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Over a Cappuccino with Mehboob Valiullah Special Bonding – Love at its purest form with Ekta Patel and Lina Rajesh Patel The Food Capitalist: Akshay Puljal, owner at Peperoncino
Interiors
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Flo(u)orish Your Life – best flooring stores in the city
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Cuisine
Street Food Savoring – your favorite road side joints
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Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai!
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Amita Motwani
Location
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Jewellery by
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EDITOR’S DESK Dear Readers, The month of love has passed, but we hope with time you realize that one must spread love no matter what month it is. March is here and so is our issue for you! Our special feature is on women who are fearless, Dynamic and Bold, where we have women from different field’s talking bout themselves, women of today and their take on recent injustice on women around the country. We have decided to do something exclusive every month to spread awareness on issues we face in our day to day lives. This month we have perspective from people of various walks of life on “political drama” by so called political heroes of our country, who have been in news more for controversy than acting on situations. If you are planning to opt for Summer Schools this year then we give solutions to your queries in our Campus Buzz section. In lifestyle we bring you some appreciated personalities like Mr. Mehboob “Over a Cappuccino” and share impeccable bonding of “Ekta and Lina Rajesh Patel”. Not to forget Mr. Akshay Puljal sharing his secrets with us, who has worked hard and gained a point of achievement with what we know today as Peperoncino. Food is what some people live for, and for such foodies we have Street Food Savoring where we get you the popular street joints in the city to relish on! In fashion, we bring to you a trend on men’s wear about the do’s and don’ts in their wardrobe. If you are confused about what kind of a haircut will suit you, check out our beauty section for some expert tips and also some great do it yourself nail art that is instore for you. Our Interiors section gets you some exclusive stores in the city that have an amazing array of floorings to get the décor of your abode right. With summers around the corner we have popular water parks for recreation in our Travel Section. All this and lot a more of gossip is available at your news-stand in ‘Tulip’.
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I am a total gadget person and it is very rare for me to find lifestyle magazines covering gadgets so religiously. This is the best thing about Tulip. I am glad that Tulip is dedicating a page to gadgets which gives us, gadget freaks more to read about. I loved the story that Tulip did on fashionable technology in the December issue as it was written very well. Divya Chintala, Entrepreneur
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Food festivals, upcoming events, what’s new and lots more. Your guide to the city happenings!
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Javed Ali Live in Concert at BITS - Pilani (Hyderabad Campus), Jawahar Nagar Village, Shamirpet, Ph: 6630-3999
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Margheritas n Margaritas at Alfresco, Taj Krishna, Road 1, Banjara Hills, Ph: 040 6666 2323
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Barbeque Nights under the stars at Chill Restaurant & Terrace, Radisson Blu Plaza Lobby Level, Banjara Hills, Ph: 04067331133
20. Karaoke Night with KJ Anand at Hard Rock Café, GVK One Mall,
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The First Cut: A one day film festival at St. Francis College for Women Begumpet, Ph: 99898-33768
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Rock Tuesdays @ 10d, My Home Tycoon, Begumpet, Ph: 6666-2001,
Kebab Festival at Kangan, Westin Hyderabad, Mindspace, Raheja IT Park Hitech City, Ph: 8008302160
14. Group Show Painting Exhibition at Gallery Space, Road No. 12, M.L.A. Colony,
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Asian Nights at The Square, Novotel Hotels, Convention Centre, Hitech City, Ph: 040 66824422
Banjara Hills, Ph: 9849161384
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Seafood Festival at Absolute Barbecue, 4th Floor, Bajaj Electronics Building, Pemmasani Complex, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Ph:04030911222
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Film Acting Workshop at Samhaara, Road No: 12, Banjara Hills, Ph: 8341120303
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30. Dances of the Deccan at Taj Deccan, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Ph: 66663939
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WHAT’S New? Filmi Tadka Restaurant Filmy Tadka, a vegetarian Multi Cuisine themed restaurant gives a feel of Bollywood, Tollywood, as well as Hollywood, making it a proper filmy restaurant, which is one of its kind. The theme being filmy gives a chance to its customers to explore its interiors, for instance, the chairs are designed to look like the director’s chairs, the round table looks like a record disc, lighting used are studio lights, and much more. They have diversified cuisines and South Indian section has cuisines from four different states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerela). The restaurant is worth visting and gets a big thumbs-up for the innovative ambience and great food. Shivam Road, Hyderabad - 500044, Ph: 078 42 407588
Food at your doorstep! Now order food just a ring away at your door step from www. getmefood.in. GMF began as an act of laziness, one day the core team were thinking about lunch, but were too lazy to venture out. When they started exploring web for options to order food online, they were stuck with only Dominos and McDonalds, as only these stores had their own online ordering portal. That led to the birth of GMF, a detailed research into this idea showed that the similar business model was followed in other countries and few places in India but at the same time it highlighted the shortcomings. They have an in-house delivery team thus making sure that even the small restaurants and telawalas who do not have the capacities to do their own deliveries are listed on their site. This also ensures in providing Free Home Delivery with better customer service. There is no minimum order limit and they are the only website that offers free home delivery! Visit www.getmefood.in, Hyderabad, Ph: 040 4016 3456
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Mini Melts Ice Cream Mini Melts makes delicious gourmet frozen desserts, they use only the purest flavors and colors to enhance the richest of ice cream and frozen dessert mixes available. They deliver a fresh and consistent product unique in the world of ice cream. Mini Melts is the global leader in cryogenic dessert manufacturing, their endeavor is to always make a positive impact in all communities around the world. The concept of cryogenically frozen ice cream (the use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze ice cream) is an excellent way to lock in the flavor of the ice cream in a truly unique way. Biermann Towers, Nehru Nagar, Serilingampally, Ph: 099 58 676198
Ten Hill Started with the thought of serving authentic Hyderabadi cuisine also known as the Deccani cuisine, which comprises of a wide repertoire of rice, wheat and meat dishes along with a skilled preparation of these complementing with the right spices and herbs. Ten Hill takes utmost care in picking the right kind of spices, meat, rice and other key ingredients. A combination of all these add a distinct taste and aroma to our food. Ten Hill seeks to duplicate the Royal Nizami dining experience for their guests, they strive to offer the best in cuisine and service. In addition to the delectable Hyderabadi dishes, Ten Hill also offers an extensive list of Indo-Chinese items in the menu. They have both indoor as well as outdoor seating with a great ambience. Road No: 10, Jubilee Hills, Behind Vac’s Pastries Ph : +91 8790556677
Bake 23 Bake 23 is not just another fine baking store – it is a promise. A promise to understand your desire for baked wonders, to surprise your friend with cupcakes topped with the Oreos, to help make your grandpa’s birthday more than just a shout-out and to work around your mom’s caloric chart but still have a warm cake on the table. At Bake 23, the baked creations aren’t just hours by an oven. It is the passion of creation. Sadaf Mirza, being the proud owner of this venture truly believes it’s possible to express love, care, thoughtfulness and much more through baking. They help you express loud and clear in a world full of confusion, they have a specialty of Chocolate Ganache cakes, Red Velvet cupcakes and many more tempting desserts. Find them at : https://www.facebook.com/ happinessatbake23 or Call : 9885411188
Magnum Icecream Launch Magnum ‘raises the bar’ with the launch of one of the world’s leading premium ice cream brands in Hyderabad. We spotted leading actress Trisha introducing the premium ice-cream brand in the city. Globally, Magnum is recognized as a symbol of royal treatment and remarkable pleasure - the kind that is intense, enticing and truly irresistible. Crafted skillfully from bean to bite to invoke a sophisticated and luxurious experience, this premium adult handheld chocolate ice-cream is created from the finest Belgian chocolate.
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Lazzio – The Pizzeria A vegetarian joint serving pizza, pastas and many more Italian dishes, from serving conventional pizzas they also cater to the Indian taste buds by having a range of fusion pizzas too. Other delicacies like garlic bread, snacks and much more are also on the menu list. It has astonishing terrace view seating as well as indoors arrangement. Ground Floor, Accord Bleu, Kavuri Hills, Hyderabad, Ph: 04040116363
Uber Cabs Now you have an easy and classy way to get around Hyderabad in a royal ride with Uber Cabs, an all time cash less cab service of high end cars is now available in the city, the services can be accessed by those who are using an ios and android-based Smartphone by downloading Uber application. They will also have to register themselves with their credit-card details. When they wish to book a cab, they can see the route map and approximate tariff on the screen. They would get the cab/ driver details immediately after booking and the bill amount would be deducted from their credit card. Established in 2010, Uber now operates in 70 cities across 26 countries. App on Apple Store and Google Play Store – Uber
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WHAT’S Happening ? MISS HYDERABAD 2014
The quest for beauty is never ending, but this year’s search for the face of Hyderabad culminated in a grand and glittering climax at Novotel, where the grand finale of Miss Hyderabad 2014 presented by MAX and powered by Kalamandir was held. A packed hall rose in union to applaud as Ms. Monika Thangalapalli was crowned as the Max Miss Hyderabad 2014. Ms. Apoorva Srinivasan was crowned first runnerup and Ms. Debarati Das as second runner up. The evening was also laced with lots of entertainment; Mumaith Khan’s colorful performance upped the glam quotient.
DULHAN - AN EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION
With the vision of bringing the best in terms of quality and design, Cube Events proudly presented. Dulhan, a sale of bridal wear and designer accessories that proved to be the one destination for all women’s fashion needs. The Fashion fiesta was at Taj Krishna which was a two day wedding trousseau and lifestyle exhibition. Around 60 designers and jewellers from across the country were converging to show off the seasons best creations. There were wedding and lifestyle collections of stunning sarees, suits, kurtis, Lucknawi kurtis, Fusion wear and jewellery with fashion accessories.
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Young FICCI Ladies organization, [YFLO] invited Mrs. Swathi Kantamani, Head of CSR, with Natco Trust to address the students of Sancta Maria International School and FLO/YFLO members on the “The importance of Go Green and how to save our environment”. Ashita Nawalgaria, Chairperson YFLO Hyderabad said that “The fundamental focus is to educate our future generations to be mindful and sensitive to the natural environment in our daily lives”. Young FICCI Ladies Organisation is a youth wing of PLO, which is an all India forum for women.
A ROYALE AFFAIR AT TAJ FALAKNUMA
Assocham Ladies League celebrated their first anniversary at Taj Falaknuma in a grand style by organizing a Royale Affair, an all in one evening of awards night and fashion event, where we spotted Soha Ali Khan as the show stopper walking the ramp along with other gorgeous models. There was live sufi music by Vishal Kothari and Apoorv and western music by Dina Fanai from Newyork City, performing first time in India. A five course meal from the kitchens of Nizam along with cocktails and lots more made the evening a memorable one.
CANCER CRUSADERS INVITATION CUP
Cancer Crusaders of CURE Foundation organized a worldclass golf tournament - ‘Cancer Crusaders Invitation Cup - 2014’ the third biennial edition, a fund raiser and awareness initiative, took place at Hyderabad Golf Club. This was announced at press conference by Tennis Ace and CURE foundation Supporter Ms. Sania Mirza; Dr. P. Vijay Anand Reddy, Founder, CURE Foundation and Director, Apollo Cancer Hospital at Hyderabad Golf Club, Golconda. CURE Foundation is a spirited initiative to create consciousness on cancer prevention, early detection, cure and rehabilitation especially for the needful.
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Summer Schools Across The World Thinking how to spend your summers? Well don't think anymore, we get you some of the best summer school programs around the world that will help you have an experience of a lifetime. Read on and select something that boosts your passion in a whole new country, city and college. Symbiosis Summer School
A programme designed to provide students, working professionals, in fact, all adults above the age of 18, an intellectually stimulating environment with like-minded people to explore and learn varied courses. Program Options: Film Appreciation, Animation, Creative Writing, Photography, Climate Change, Family Business Dynamics, Legal Aspects of Business in India, Peace and Conflict Studies, Media Literacy and Popular Culture. Eligibility: Anyone with the passion to follow their dreams and above 18 years of age. Duration: 12th May to 31st May, 2014 Last date for applications: 30th April, 2014 Email : admissions@symbiosissummerschool.in www.symbiosissummerschool.in FEES: Residential Fees (incl. room, campus facilities and meal plan): Rs. 30,000/Academic Fees: Rs. 90,000/Application Fee to be submitted at the time of applying online: Rs.1, 000/Total: Rs. 1, 20,000/-* + Rs.1, 000/*Those wishing to stay off-campus will pay Rs. 90000/-
LSE Summer School
Celebrating its 26th year in 2014, LSE is one of the largest university summer schools in Europe. The Summer School programme offers over 60 intensively taught toplevel three-week courses, in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Management and International Relations. All courses take place on the campus in the heart of Central London. Courses can often be taken for credit towards degrees at other institutions, are examined to LSE standards. Based on regular undergraduate courses taught at LSE and instructed by leading international faculty, the programme provides a unique learning experience and is the perfect enhancement to a degree or professional development. Duration: Session I- 7 July - 15 August 2014; Session II- 28 July – 15 August 2014 Courses offered: In subjects as Accounting and Finance, Economics, International Relations, Law and Management. One session: Standard rate: Rs.2,05,730/- Student rate: Rs.1,54,170/Both sessions: Standard rate: Rs. 3,50,201/- Student rate: Rs. 2,58,311/Applications for the 2014 Summer School are now open. *Amount may change depending on pound rate fluctuation. Website : LSE - http://www.lse.ac.uk 16 MARCH, 2014
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Study this summer at Harvard, America’s most historic university. You can pursue an enriching academic experience with Harvard faculty, visiting scholars and students from around the world.
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Housing is available in Harvard houses and dorms. Room and board costs $5,100. There are also non-Harvard affiliated resources for off-campus housing.
Registration You can register for courses before meeting the English proficiency requirement. Your registration or waitlist status will remain conditional until your test scores or transcripts are reviewed and a decision regarding your proficiency is made. If you meet the requirement, you will be registered or waitlisted in your courses. If you do not, you will be dropped from your courses for a full-tuition refund. Deadlines for meeting the requirement If you request an I-20: You must meet the requirement before an I-20 can be issued and no later than Monday, May 5. If you do not meet the requirement by May 5, an I-20 will not be issued to you. All other students: Meet the requirement by Monday, May 19. Courses offered in subject of: Arts, humanities, and social sciences, Business, Computer science, math, and engineering, Environmental studies and science, Foreign languages and literatures, Writing & journalism. Duration: June 21- August 9, 2014 Fee: Tuition differs for some course to course, check web page for full details. Webbsite : http://www.summer.harvard.edu
Milan Fashion campus
A unique summer study fashion abroad experience, where young people meet for the passion of fashion designing. One month of intensive program for students who want improve their skill or just want to discover the world of fashion in Milan. Dates - June 9 – July 31 2014. Enterance every Monday Duration 3 hours lesson - Classes are held from Monday to Thursday. Morning: 9:30 am/ 12:30 am. Afternoon section: 14:00 pm/ 17:00 pm Language: Italian, English, Spanish Summer Fashion Design Courses Fashion Design Women’s Design Course: Draw women’s collections at professional level. Fashion Styling - Coordinator Course: coordinating and creating clear new fashion trends. Lingerie and Swim-wear Design Course: Drawing lingerie and swim-wear at professional level. Collection Design Simulation: Design a collection using real textiles and knits. Accessories Design: A course for bags and shoes with the right proportions. The Bride Wedding Dress Design Course Fashion Illustration Course: Developing your own fashion illustration style. Fashion Trend Forecasting: Investigate and establish new season fashion trends. Menswear Fashion Design Course: Menswear collections at a professional level. Italian Language and Fashion Design Course: Improving your Italian while you work on your fashion design skills http://www.fashioncampus.it/ MARCH, 2014 17
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Stanford summer school
Leap ahead this summer during Stanford’s fourth academic quarter. Choose from more than 175 courses offered in 35 departments and share in a wealth of learning outside the classroom. COURSES: Stanford Summer Session includes the most sought-after courses from departments in the schools of Humanities and Sciences, Earth Sciences and Engineering.
A cardinal part of hospitality industry, hotel management has wide employment opportunities. Moreover, with globalization gaining acceptance with more and more countries, the hotel management industry is truly becoming global. As hotel chain owners are opening new hotels in various big and small cities, requirement for trained hotel management professionals is huge. Hotel management includes Hotel and Restaurant management, Cruise Ship Hotel management, Hospital Administration and Catering, Hotel and Tourism Associations, Airline Catering and Cabin Services, Club management. Etc. Top Institutes • IHM Mumbai • IHM Aurangabad (Taj Group) • Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal • IHM Ahmedabad • IHM Hyderabad Hotel management jobs coming from top notch hotels in India offer attractive career and growth prospects. Some of the leading hotel chains in India are as follows: • Ambassador Group of Hotels • Oberoi Group of Hotels • Taj Group of Hotels • Holiday Inn Group of Hotels • ITC Group of Hotels
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Program Dates: Eight-Week Courses: Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, August 17, 2014 Nine-Week Courses: Saturday, June 21 – Saturday, August 23, 2014 Application Information: The Summer Session application is open from January 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. to May 16, 2014. To be eligible to apply, students must: Be 18 years of age by the start of classes (June 23, 2014). Have graduated from high school or secondary school or equivalent. Have successfully completed college or university courses. Those students who have already graduated from college or university are also welcome to apply. Website : http://summer.stanford.edu
Shivank Kedia The best part of summer school is that you get to meet people from different countries, who for their passion to learn something new come together to have a unique experience. It gives you a lot of exposure, not only in terms of education but lot of other things. You get to know different cultures and of course make new friends! We can choose a course that meets our interest and also let’s us transfers the credits to our university or college. Studies are an essential part of summer school but on the other hand it is the city and people who make it even more interesting and easy to live in! I went to London School of Economics and everything about London is amazing. It was an amazing experience and it helped me grow as an individual and enhance my skills.
Shashank Gupta The whole experience of Summer School without attending London School of Economics is no good. It can simply be described in 3 words “Dream Come True”. The amount of exposure one gets and people we meet from different backgrounds and countries is just outstanding. The whole experience there leads to a better vision, skills to analyze various situations, being more confident and independent. In one word it could be said, that it contributes a lot in an all round development of an individual. The 3 week course leads to learning as well as improvising at the same time. I did a professional course in Finance and Management from London School Of Economics, through which I developed good cross-culture communication, ethics, values and intellectual skills which are very important in today’s generation.
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breakfast which provides me vitality before heading out to office. I believe that the most significant meal of the day is breakfast and one should not skip it. Once I reach
office, I am up and running through my tasks and meetings for the day. My day at work goes smooth and is a long one. Work: There was a lot of responsibility on my shoulders since a very young age. I started working part time as a sales professional at one of the reputed MNC’s, while I was still pursuing my junior college education. After graduation, I started a catering business to which I dedicated a lot in terms of time and effort by working hard day and night. As a result, within a short span of time, I gained solid recognition and a strong customer base across the city. Post this, I decided to join packaging industry and it has been a wonderful experience so far. Evenings: During weekdays, I have my lunch in office and usually spend my evenings in there trying to wrap up work for the day, so the evenings are mostly spent well on completing my work. On weekends, during the evenings I spend time with my family with some shopping and dinner; we all have a wonderful relaxed time together. Family and friends: I have been married for five years now and I have two kids, I belong to the royal family of Late Nawab Aziz Jung Bahadur on my father’s side and my mother is a granddaughter of Late Hakeem Moizuddin who was the founder of Zinda Tilismath (Unani medicine), both are well known families of Hyderabad. My father is retired and my mom is a homemaker. She along with my wife, specializes in making “Badam Ki Jali”, an authentic sweet from the
time of Nizam and supply it for parties among friends and family. We are four brothers of which two are married and well settled in Melbourne, Australia and the youngest is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. I have a beautiful wife who is a homemaker and we have two kids of which one just started in a play school. We frequently organize social gatherings at our farm house in city outskirts. We also enjoy shopping and travelling, I have been brought up in a conservative surrounding at home where in my parents have strong values and were particular about my behavior and studies. I have completed my schooling from Dubai and post graduation in Hyderabad. My family is a very important part of my life and the time I spend with them is always special. I have a long list of close knit friends with whom I am always in touch and catch up in person on weekends. The journey so far has been incredibly awesome and a collection of loads of memories as we move along. Dinner: After a long day at work it’s time to get home late in the evening, I prefer having my dinner with my family and spending some time with them. Then, I catch up with my close friends before going to bed around midnight. I like to maintain my professional and social life so that I do not miss out on anything in life. Weekends and Leisure time: Weekends are mostly chilled and a family oriented time. When I am not at work or with my family, I can be easily found in the company of my close friends, I enjoy long drives and dining out with them.
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Tulip Quiz 3 things you don’t leave home without. My cell, laptop and wallet. Your favorite Cuisine Biryani (No Surprises) Where would you take your next holiday to? Dubai. Best Advice you have ever received. To be patient in stressful situations. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years? Making my business a leading industry in the country. What is fashion to you? Fashion to me is what looks good on me and suits my personality. One thing that immediately? My kids.
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Your idea of a perfect day. Entire day with family. Your Strength? My family and hard work. If you were given 24 hours to fulfill a wish what would you do? I would arrange for free schooling across the city.
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Love At Its Purest Form! Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees in the purple clover, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one mother the wide world over. ~ George Cooper
Lina Rajesh Patel and Ekta Rajesh Patel, a loving mother and a caring daughter, binding family and sharing joy of togetherness forever. Ekta is a joyful person, a very straight forward individual who believes in God and the power of blessings. Ekta who is inspired and loved by her mother shares about their bonding and how there is nothing in the world that would match their equation of love and care for each other. She adds “I think I am a mix of traditional and modern values.
I have done my schooling from St Ann’s, College from Villa Marie and MBA from IIPM (Hyd). I have my own business of chocolate making, that keep me busy at the moment. I like watching movies, going for dinners with family and chilling with friends over coffee. I have a fetish for shoes and jewellery and travelling is one of my greatest passion which I try and fulfill time.” Lina on how the lifestyle has changed from her growing years to her kids. In our days we had more of a leisure time and we had a good balance between personal and professional life. Whereas in today’s fast paced life, technology and challenges have moved so much ahead that people hardly have time for personal matters. This being said, they do have more opportunities and options to choose from which helps them learn, become more confident and grow as an individual. Special memory: Ekta: In last five years, after my MBA, I have spent most of my time with mom. We bonded to an extreme and each day spent with her is special and memorable to me. If I had to pick one, then it would be the happiness I saw in her eyes, on receiving my first chocolate order and appreciation followed by it from a satisfied client. Lina: Every time I see my daughter achieve something in life it brings a huge smile on my face, be it her graduating, her winning any competition, or her starting something solely with enthusiasm and hard work. Watching her
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Lesson you have learnt from your mother: To be organized and value time, this lesson has got me so far and achieve things in life. Mothers always teach their kids, but what would be one thing you say your daughter helped you learn about life: Due to many responsibilities back then, I have always been shelled to family life and internal matters. But my daughter showed me a different side to life. She taught me how to live a care-free life to fullest. Family: Ekta: We are three siblings and I am the youngest of all. I have an elder sister and brother. My sister and I have a great bonding; we grew up together in every sense, from being in school together, being a caring elder sister to a great friend, she has always been there. She is settled in USA now, but
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been like a guide and support for me, fulfilling his presence. With his marriage recently we have a new member in our family. He has taken care of my happiness and has stood by me. I am blessed to have a family where love, care and each other’s happiness is more important than anything else.
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make an identity for herself makes me a very content mother.
Work: Ekta : I have my own business: “Chocolious... mould it your way”. I make different flavors of Chocolates, Chocolate Bouquet, Chocolate Hamper, Printed Edible Slab and for Baby Showers. The experience has been amazing so far. I never expected my love for chocolates would someday turn into my profession and make a mark where everyone knows about it and loves it. I started it in 2010, took part in exhibitions around the city. I work from home and my work got recognition through word of mouth. Since then it has been going great. Lina : I am a home-maker in general but I do mentor and help my daughter in her work, my experience so far has been extremely enthusiastic.
Rapid Fire What do you call each other? Ekta: Mommy and Mumma Lina : Chikki and Sona Best gift received from your mother/ daughter? Ekta : Principles and Morals Lina : All her Time and Support Where would you take your next holiday together with each other? Lina : USA to meet my elder daughter and her kids to spend more time together.
“More than a mother daughter feeling, mom is like a best friend to me. Both of us can share anything with each other. We enjoy each other’s company a lot. We love to go shopping and movies together.” our conversation and updates about each other’s life keeps us connected inspite of the distance. My brother and I are more like friends, after our dad passed away he has
Quality of your mom you wish you had? Ekta: Patience Quality of your daughter you wish you had? Lina: Perfection Favorite cuisine? Ekta : North and South Indian Lina : South Indian Things that cheer your daughter instantly? Ekta and Lina: Pani puri
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Your favorite member in the family? Dad and Mom Do you think you were the most pampered among your siblings? Yes, I am the most pampered one being the youngest in the family, I got that pampering from my siblings too.
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I am bubbling with ideas, many creative ways to look at this fantastic Industry on the upward swing. Next on my agenda is to expand the brand by getting into Quick Service Restaurant model. Akshay Puljal
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very amicable person, who loves meeting new people, share ideas, explore different parts of the world and experience their culture have inspired him to a great extent. Born into a family of entrepreneurs who love food has helped him understand all kinds of food from traditional to experimental, in an interview we try to get to know more about this passionate foodie entrepreneur. What do you precisely do? I ideate. I always think of new and creative ways to come up with products that are not in market or tweak current products to make them different. Although I am the Managing Director of Kokum Hospitality Private Limited, that owns and runs “Peperoncino” an honest Italian casual diner in Banjara hills, Hyderabad, I am an engineer by training. I was trained at Monash University, Australia but my heart was always in the hospitality industry. Through out my growing years, especially during the time I was in Australia, I had a keen 24 MARCH, 2014
interest in sampling and cooking food from the world over and was passionately learning and trying out ideas in that space. While I was working in an automobile manufacturing plant in India, and the frustrations associated with an unchallenging job, I decided to chuck the job and go follow my passion for food and trained at Cezar Ritz in Switzerland and here I am today running “Peperoncino”. How did you conceptualize the idea of “Peperoncino”? During my travel around India, from metros
of Delhi, Mumbai to two tier cities like Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, “Italian is the new Chinese.” I found the same in Hyderabad. I believe that while there are many restaurants that serve Italian in the city, there are none who serve honest Italian with emphasis on the cuisine alone. We at Kokum Hospitality wanted to bring those honest Italian flavors to this city. Also, we wanted a happy, bright and a family friendly place and incorporated ideas leading to the current setup. How has the journey been so far?
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How do you balance between your personal and professional life? There is no other life for a restaurateur, besides his restaurant at least for the first couple of years. I quote my self when I say “any time you get is work time”. If I am not at the restaurant I am planning on events or a new menu or remotely running the restaurant. It is important to know everything that happens at the restaurant to enable learning from any mistakes that need to be corrected. Nevertheless, my passion to travel still keeps me on my toes. As I have to be around as a restaurateur, I travel to close by places within India exploring opportunities. What things interest you other than your work? Traveling and cooking, cooking is not just a passion but also a stress buster and traveling gives me the opportunity to learn. Sports A new idea or concept means teaching to a new set of clients, especially because you want to succeed, It’s tough. The journey thus far has been a roller coaster ride, few ups and many downs. But the motto is not to give up. The interesting part is that I get to learn along the way and for me learning is great. With so much competition in market, what is your USP that helps you to stay ahead in market? We believe in honest food with accessibility to middle class consumers in its true sense. We pride ourselves in serving near authentic, quality food at affordable prices. We believe in introducing global concepts into the market, such as the fast casual format for dining, which is alien to Hyderabad. It is a tough call, but we are different. It’s Italian, but it is near authentic, honest quality and affordable.
also interest me a lot which has come down to sheer watching rather than playing any for now. What are your future plans? I am bubbling with ideas, many creative ways to look at this fantastic Industry on the upward swing. Next on my agenda is to expand the brand by getting into Quick Service Restaurant model. A moment, which you would describe as your biggest achievement? Achievements are plenty but the biggest one is yet to be achieved.
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The Political Drama Yes, it has all started again! To choose a person who will run the country efficiently, get a change in the society and help India be a better nation tomorrow. India gained its independence and a democratic status in 1947 and the general elections coming ahead will mark 67 years of its status. The major parties vying for top slot in the Indian political system are BJP lead by Narendra Modi, Indian National Congress currently led by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh and speculated to be led by Mr. Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of Congress party and Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal. Whom do you choose? Do you have a voter ID yet? Read ahead as we sum up some interesting facts about these leading men of our nation. Controversies surrounding these politicians Rahul Gandhi’s interview with Arnab Goswami where he was seen avoiding questions and giving improper answers. Well technically we would say they were memorized answers to the so not related questions. Arvind Kejriwal re-tweeting a controversial comment made by music director Vishal Dadlani on twitter stating “Stuck between a moron and a murderer....what now, India!?” which landed him to a social suicide. Narendra Modi, supported by Salman Khan which apparently drew flak from several quarters when he met him during the kite festival in Gujarat, even Salman didn’t know he was supporting him, as he was there just on a casual meet.
Rahul Gandhis’s take on Aam Aadmi Party “I feel that we could learn something from them, they reached out to people in a particular way that was good and I don’t think we should take that away from them”.
On avoiding a direct face off with Narendra Modi “In mythology, when we talk about Arjun, he sees only one thing. You asked me about Mr. Modi, you ask me about anything and the thing I see is that the system in this country needs to change”.
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Narendra Modi said “While Congress is immersed in Bhakti of one family after 1947, BJP is immersed in Bharat Bhakti, the Bhakti of 125 crore Indians! For BJP, India’s youth are not just voters but they are the nation’s power and strength. I appeal all youngsters to register to vote and understand their strength in the form of vote.”
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“When new states were created in 2000, there were celebrations but the poison of Congress can be seen in the events in Andhra Pradesh.”
“We can make mistakes, we are making mistakes. I am not saying that we know everything. But all I am saying is that we have not made any earth-shaking mistakes. And judgments are being passed against us, I think too soon. Please allow us to make mistakes, please allow us to learn and we will change because at the end of the day, the intentions are honest”.
Arvind Kejriwal “If there’s a need, I will again sit on dharna. Delhi police is not directly controlled by Delhi government. Till now what happens is, after becoming Chief Minister, if I had taken a big bungalow, if I had taken a big car, or if I had taken a huge posse of security men and then if I had called a senior police officer and I said that, look, now I want 10 lakh rupees (about $16,130) every month from every police station, there wouldn’t have been any controversy”.
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We have Hyderabadi’s individual take on who is fit and who is not! “I am in support of Narendra Modi, his vision and road map for the country seems to be very clear, what I have been observing in his last 2 months speeches is his clarity of thoughts added with his personal trait of being decisive and no non-sense approach can foresee him fulfill most of his plans. At the moment, India certainly needs a change and not the same congress strategies (which has led to policy paralysis) or the unstable third front led by leftist. At the moment India needs a strong, stable leadership which is possible if BJP comes to power and Modi becomes our PM. My vote is certainly for Modi and I am thoroughly convinced. Alankrita Ranjan Asthana, Employee, The Park, Hyderabad
In the coming elections, I would support BJP as our country needs a change in governance and Modi looks promising. Though politicians never come with a guarantee, its much better than having Rahul Gandhi on the PM chair and again the same lady running the show. Kejriwal is surely a ray of hope! But as a party and a government they are still too tender! I hope they turn stronger and enforce their principles well! So that an Aam Aadmi can be a part of the future politics of the country. Sriram, Film Maker
Yes, why not vote and give a try for a new party ! Mr. Kejriwal, because in the history of Indian politics the BJP, Congress and others had enough time to prove themselves. In some cases they have passed and in some they have failed. No one has a clue of who is sincere and who is dope. It’s that no one is perfect someone or the other has some defects. When it comes to AAP I feel his thoughts and dreams about the nation are reliable and can be given a chance which makes no loss. I would like to tell other people to voluntarily use their voting right, and become more active because the youth helps to decide the fate of the nation, many people don’t vote because they say no one is good, all are cheaters. Voting for less bad ones would be better than not voting at all. Kamlesh Kumar, Student
2014 elections are going to be very crucial for our country as it will alone decide what we want our country to be like in time to come. I am pretty sure that with past one decade of misrule, corruption, mishandling of economic, foreign and internal policies we have stalled in our actual potential, thinking of re-electing Congress to power will not only daunt our ambitions but also create a bigger level of loss of opportunity that we have now. Narendra Modi definitely deserves a fair chance to come up and empower our country. A leader like him, his vision and his focus on development can definitely bring a change, he has done well for the Gujarat. People who say Gujarat was always developing need to seriously take a close look. Before Modi took over, Gujarat had the worse five years of economic growth, foreign investment had almost finished following earthquake and riots. Not to forget heavy losses caused by earthquake, even in HDI Gujarat was doing poorly before Modi took over. In last 10 years, literacy rate of girls has jumped by 13 percent, malnutrition has gone down by almost 40 percent in last four years. This is incredible!!! There is 24 hours electricity and no red tape. I like the ideas put forward by Mr.Modi and his efforts to boost manufacturing. This is one industry which can create crores of jobs. His ambition of manufacturing defense equipment’s is a good initiative. My biggest concern for Modi was Gujarat riots. But since SIT has cleared him, I am fully supporting him. You tube, Facebook and other social networking sites have gone viral with ‘THE SHEHZADAS’ interview who still promises to give the above in future to the country where in the other hand we people have witnessed this in Gujarat by their leader- Mr. Modi. Madhuri Dheervani,Financial Analyst
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BASICS Button-Down Shirt Straddling the divide between formal and casual perfectly, these shirts are a worthwhile addition to any modern wardrobe. You will definitely get a lot of use out of them. Buy a couple of them in white and blue and wear them with everything.
Basics – something that identified the kind of pieces that would help build your new, stylish wardrobe. Satpreet Kaur jorted down few pieces which are generally appropriate for all ages and tastes, they aren’t flashy or trendy, but rock solid, versatile basics.
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Slim-Fit Indigo Denim Completely classic and timeless, slim-fitting indigo jeans are one of the most versatile pieces you will ever own. They are really easy to dress up with the slimmer cut ensuring sharper lines and a better shape. Indigo denim works well with almost any look you can think of and will never fall out of fashion. So it’s worth investing good money in a higher quality denim that will last longer.
Basic Knitwear Basic knitwear will be an essential component of your layering this season, and you will be wearing it a lot. A couple of crew neck, mid-weight wool or cotton jumpers in grey, navy or oatmeal are a great place to start. These staple colors allow you to play around with bolder shades within the rest of your ensemble and the mid-weight ensures that they sit on the casual side of the spectrum, which is much more suitable when you are just starting out.
Desert Boots Arguably the perfect beginner’s shoe, they make the transition from trainer to something more grown up effortless. Smart without being formal, the desert boot works with everything, from jeans to shorts to suits – it’s all about how you dress it up. A pair in light sand or stone suede will compliment every piece in your existing wardrobe, but you could also consider brown leather if you are looking for something a bit more hard wearing and seasonallyappropriate.
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Plain Tees It might seem obvious, but you would be surprised at the number of men that don’t own a decent selection of plain tees. These are a throw on piece that you don’t need to think about and they elevate any look instantly, just by being unfussy and classic. Buy multiples in white, navy, grey and black and you will be set for a while.
Check Shirts The check shirt is the casual alternative to the OCBD. In thicker flannel or brushed cotton, these are a considered choice for winter and make great layering pieces – whether under a jumper or over a tee.
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MEN’S PARTY SEASON/NIGHT OUT GROOMING During the holiday period a seemingly never-ending array of social events always occurs. Naturally, you will want to look your very best for each and every one – quite a challenge when you are busy at work, rushed off your feet or hung-over from the previous night’s shenanigans. Give Your Skin a Pep Talk By far the fastest and most effective way to freshen up skin for a big night out, exfoliation is something that can be done in a matter of seconds leaving a healthier and perkier look. Keep some exfoliating wipes handy for emergency. The big advantage of exfoliating before a night out is that you are then left with a smooth, polished surface on which to apply an appearance-enhancing moisturizer.
Shampoo, L’Oreal dry shampoo. Apart from freshening and counteracting greasiness, they also add a bit of volume to thin, limp and lifeless hair.
Photoshop Your Face In the last few years men’s skincare has come on in leaps and bounds in terms of its ability to improve the look and feel of skin. Use moisturizer, cleansers, matifiers that suit your skin best.
Spray To Play When it comes to staying power – something you need on a big night out – not all fragrances are created equal, so choose something that stays for long. Remember that where you apply your fragrance can also improve its longevity. Avoid the neck (where the pulse points only encourage a faster ‘burn rate’) and apply to your chest, back or biceps instead. That way the fragrance will be trapped against your skin but will still waft upwards as you move during the evening.
Freshen Your Hair In An Instant If you don’t have time to wash your hair before a big night out (perhaps you are going to a party straight after work) the solution is a dry shampoo like Toni & Guy Cleanse Dry
Get Fresh (With Your Breath) It’s a cruel irony that partying and bad breath often go hand-in-hand. That’s partly to do with the food we eat, the talking we do and the drink we consume. If you are at a party,
try reaching for some crudities or chew on a sugar-free gum. If you have more time to prepare, consider using mouthwash and a tongue cleaner/scraper before you leave the house. Oh! and hard as it may be, try to avoid the champagne – it may be the drink of choice for toasts and celebrations but it is also notorious for giving people bad breath. Don’t Forget The Details One of the mistakes a lot of men make when it comes to grooming is focusing on the face and hair and forgetting about everything else. In reality, few things matter more than your fingernails. Always ensure fingernails are neatly trimmed (cut straight across, ideally with nail scissors, which provide a cleaner line) and make sure they are scrupulously clean. If you need to clean them on the go then opt for corner of a business card makes a fine – and inexpensive cleaning tool.
MEN’S 2014 KEY COLOUR TREND: PURPLE It’s no secret that menswear has fully embraced pattern and color over the past few seasons, with many men becoming much more adventurous with their styling and clothing choices. Recommended Combinations: Purple often looks best with Riviera-inspired neutrals such as white, cream and navy. However, shades of grey and green can also work extremely well. Boost Your Business Style Embrace Brown & Blue The Italians have been doing it for years and we all know how well they have mastered dressing for business. It’s such a simple combination to pull off because the shade of each color doesn’t matter, just as long as they are together. Whether it’s a brown wool tie with a blue gingham shirt or a navy suit with chocolate brown shoes, incorporate this color combination into your nine-to-five looks for an instant shot of style and sprezzatura. A Business-Appropriate Check Not all patterns were created equal, and not all are suitable for the office. A check is always a lot more eye-catching and appealing than standard butcher, banker or Bengal stripes, but sometimes a multi-colored plaid or bold 32 MARCH, 2014
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exploded check can be a step too far. For those who are looking to branch out from their collection of navy, grey and charcoal business suits, consider adding some subtle checked tailoring to your work wardrobe. Busy Pockets and Socks These are the areas that guys continue to neglect. Add some punch to your office wear by investing in some bold and bright pocket squares and socks. Because they both represent such a small part of your outfit, it almost doesn’t matter if they are in sync with the rest of what you are wearing. Don’t Be Afraid To Mix Things Up By ‘things’, we mean patterns. The key to any sartorial man’s success is his ability to mix and match what is available to him. In the office it is always difficult to fully incorporate prints and patterns without seeming too outlandish, but we tend to find that as long as you stick with two rules, you’ll be fine: Firstly, remember only two out of three pieces in your look should be patterned. In other words, always
have a least one solid item anchoring your outfit. Secondly, as long as the patterns differ in size, then they shouldn’t clash. For example,
try pairing a pencil check shirt with a wide striped tie and solid suit or a pinstriped suit with a solid tie and a plaid dress shirt.
How to travel? In reality, men don’t need a lot of options; they just need the right ones. When you begin to understand exactly what these are, packing will become an absolute breeze. The Bag First things first: the bag. You will want to pick up a medium sized leather holdall that can be used as carry-on. Lets say your time away does not extend past five days, which, with the right choices, a holdall can easily accommodate. Anyone who is telling you to take a suitcase is wrong – they only lead to additional hassle (trains) or increased cost (planes). Go carry-on and your life will be a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.
are a stylish and sophisticated male. Socks and most essentials get folded, rolled and stored inside the shoes or available pockets, also include a small toiletry bag full of grooming essentials – toothbrush, moisturizer, face wash, razor, shaving prep, shower gel and a towel. As for packing technique, we found out that
rolling, rather than folding, is the best way of maximizing space when travelling. If you are taking anything even remotely resembling a suit jacket, roll it loosely and make sure that you hang it up in the bathroom when you shower so that the steam gets rid of the creases.
Travel Attire Next, decide on what You will be wearing for the journey. You are going to want to aim for something comfortable, especially if you are travelling for an extended period of time. So, think broken-in denim/chinos, t-shirts, knitwear and casual jackets. For footwear, especially when flying, you should consider wearing styles that are easy to slip off, such as boat shoes, penny loafers or a pair of trainers. What To Pack? When it comes to packing, you need to be ruthless. You want to make sure that every piece you choose can be combined with everything else in your bag, so consider sticking to items in neutral colors such as grey, blue, black, white and brown. This approach might seem a little boring or safe, but sticking to tried and trusted neutral colors can actually help you create a plethora of classic and timeless looks that subtly communicate you MARCH, 2014 33
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FASHION Key 2014 Hairstyle For Men: The Modern Pompadour The pompadour is an all-time classic hairstyle that was actually named after the mistress of King Louis XV, Madame de Pompadour. However, during the 1950s Elvis sported the pompadour as part of his signature look and the rest, as they say, is history. The traditional pompadour is styled by sweeping the hair upwards and away from the face, often worn slick with swept back sides. This haircut is a lot more flexible than you would imagine and suits many face shapes and hair types. It is also popular with men of all ages, although the variation and extremity of the cut needs to be taken into consideration – the end result should complement not only your personal style, but lifestyle and profession too. As always, it’s best to ask your stylist for personal advice before getting your hair cut: However, the one downfall of the modern pompadour is that it can be an extremely high maintenance haircut, both in terms of styling time and upkeep.
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Kundan keshri, a traditional form of Indian gemstone jewellery involving a gem set with gold foil between the stones and its mount, usually for elaborate necklaces. The method is believed to have originated in the royal courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is the oldest form of jewellery made and worn in India. It flourished under royal patronage during the Mughal era. It remains an integral part of the traditional bridal wedding trousseau. Tibarumal Ramnivas has an exclusive range of exotic Kundan jewellery , it specializes in jewellery for the connoisseur. They have carved out a niche by offering exquisite jewellery and collectibles that are sourced specially keeping in mind their uniqueness and intrinsic value. They pay special attention to the craftsmanship and the collection of hand-crafted jewellery remains unequaled. (Prices on request) Tibarumal Ramnivas Gems Jewels and Pearls Shop No. 2, Ground Floor, SSC-3 Rajala Center, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Ph: 39996000, 23556322
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Fearless, Dynamic & Bold
Women Of Today
Amita Motwani Mrs. India International
She is optimistic, believes in a lot of planning and implementation with perseverance. Winning the crown has been a great change for her. For a person who was always involved in doing her bit for the society and helping the needy, this win has certainly given her a larger platform to reach out more people with more determined voice. Not only did she win the main pageant but Mrs. Amita Motwani, in a clean sweep won all the four segment awards Mrs. Ramp Walk, Mrs. Beautiful Smile, Mrs. Beautiful Eyes and Mrs. Beautiful Face. “After Mrs india in 2008, I got lot of offers from television but at that point of time my priorities were my daughters as they were too young and I did not want to juggle between two cities. But, when Mrs. India international happened it gave me global recognition, a larger platform to experience as well as showcase my talent. It was a great challenge, apart from being on the international level; I was just 10 months away post delivery of my 2nd baby.” Profession: I am a full time psychologist. I have fixed hours of charity, where I like to go meet young children, I visit orphanages, ngo’s and schools. Presently my husband is working in Indore, I have taken up responsibility of a school, where the entire responsibility of student’s education and welfare is on me. About how women are being treated: I feel compared to South, Central India is worse when it comes to women. The girl child is neglected to a great extent, be it education, basic facilities or value in society. Its very unfortunate that we come from a country where at one situation we pray to goddess and on other hand ill-treat women, it has to change from root, when a boy sees a mother being bullied by his father or a sister feels subjected to less importance than a brother, there is a format formed and everyone realizes that that’s how it’s supposed to be. The people have to realize that, doing dharnas or march after incidents happen won’t make any difference. People need to be united and act before anything happens. There’s has been cases and witness where incidents happen in public but no one takes a stand, people need to stand up right there and then, instead of mopping around later.
Your goals for future: I think my concentration is largely on improving condition of women, and girl child in society, there is lot to be done and changed and I am going to try my best to do what I can and serve the change. What was the last thing you did, that made you lose track of time: watching my playful younger daughter. I never know where time passes when I see her going all gaga around the house.
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“After Mrs India in 2008, I got lot of offers from television but at that point of time my priorities were my daughters, as they were too young, and I did not want to juggle between two cities.
Vaishali Patel
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Miss India Gujarati
How was the whole experience of winning the crown? I always wanted to be a part of a beauty pageant because such contests incorporates personality, intelligence and talent. From the moment I started doing my hair to the moment I walked onto the stage everything happened so quick. When I had to answer my question on stage, coming up with an answer on the spot was extremely intimidating. Stage fright gave in and I felt a million butterflies flying in my stomach. Luckily my family and friends were there to support every step I took. Finally when the results were announced, I loved the rewarding feeling when my name was announced after the words “2014 Miss India Gujarati is Vaishali Patel”, It was a fun experience and everything was worth going through.
She comes around as a very straight forward person who likes to take things in her stride in a very level headed manner. She likes to live life excitingly as it has galore of opportunities and experience to offer. Adventurous by nature she loves taking up challenges, which gives her zeal and impetus to work towards excellence. “I firmly believe that one should always strive towards individual betterment in whichever form it may be.”
Archana Rao Fashion Designer
What are your future plans? I would love to see myself as an independent working woman in which ever field I pursue. How would you describe women of today in India? Women of today in India typically value self fulfillment and independence rather than the stereotype feminine ideal of self sacrifice. I would describe as powerful, independent, vulnerable and self-reliant who support themselves and have dreams and goals. What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India, with cases that come to light every now and then? I believe women’s suffrage is an applicable topic while discussing this. If we look back upon the injustice that women faced, then perhaps we can look ahead and spare ourselves from serving injustice like these to anyone again. However a woman has to make her own stand in order to face these challenges.
She is young, talented and content, though she is always striving to set and accomplish new goals, her job, family and good friends is all she needs to be happy.
Why a career in fashion? I’ve always wanted to do something creative, I really enjoyed painting and illustration as a child and when it came to choosing my major, Fashion designing was only one of the many options. After graduation in Fashion designing from NIFT which I really enjoyed, I went on to pursuing an AAS in fashion from Parsons School Of Design, New York. The journey so far has been remarkable, because with each year I have grown as a designer and set out to do what I planned. What are your future plans? Right now, I am focusing on expansion of my label- Frou Frou by Archana Rao, I want it to be retailed in newer cities and reach out to a larger clientele. I am also focusing on collaborations for the year 2014; our collaboration with Westside in creating a women’s wear collection will be out in the first half of this year. How would you describe women of today in India? The women of today are very confident and
aware of themselves, they know what they want and they are not afraid of trying something new. What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India, with cases that come to light every now and then? In India, women play a major role and have contributed in every field possible, unfortunately there still is certain injustice that is prevalent .The only way women can overcome this is by being independent and fighting their own battle. Being aware of their circumstances and knowing how to defend themselves and take necessary action when needed will definitely help. What was the last thing you did which made you lose track of time? The last time I got hooked for a long time was watching a new TV show called GIRLS. One thing you want to learn that might help you in future? I want to learn photography and maybe someday a music instrument.
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Priyanka Painter
She is immensely caring, high-spirited and quick at analyzing situations by stepping in the person’s shoes. It gives her ability to understand other’s point of view in a better way than just thinking from one side. Tell us about your colorful journey? I initially pursued painting as a hobby and then I took up training for 5 years at PICASSO ART COACHING CENTER under the able guidance of Late.Prof Mohammed Aliuddin. When I got married, my husband (Nemuri Sai Venkata Ramana, Architect and Interior designer) encouraged me to start teaching and make paintings for his clients, I personally wanted to share my art knowledge and skill with talented people. So then we established PRIYANKA’S SCHOOL OF ART in 2003 and it’s been a fantastic journey so far.
“I can never be unfair to anyone. Low points of life make me feel low but thanks to colors and my passion to paint, they give me a relief and diversion from over thinking about stuff.”
Where do you drive inspiration from? There are lots of things that I get inspiration from. It’s the limitless capacity of our minds to think, some divine principles, emotions, beauty of nature, admiration of life which is unique, shades of colors and the capacity to express in an art form are some of them.
Women of today in India have “evolved”, from the dark shadows of life and have learnt very well to fight them. They don’t mind exploring new options for betterment of life. They are more focused on their achievements and establishing their own name and individuality rather than just known as a wife or mother of”so and so’s”. The balance that today’s women maintain between home and work is outstanding without forgoing the well being of the family. What was the last thing you did which made you lose track of time? My painting of Lord Krishna, which was for 7 hrs straight. I forgot that I had to stop somewhere. It was purely addictive. The very thought of his appearance is so mesmerizing. His life and his preaching’s are very inspiring. He has always been an important part and subject of my paintings.
How would you describe women of today in India?
Shanti Purushotham
Assistant G.M, Insurance L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd.
A simple yet passionate woman who gives equal importance to family as well as her career. She has come a great way and is fervent to achieve her goals both professionally and personally.
How did you happen to have a career you are in today and how has the journey been so far? With all the women in my family working, I always wanted to work. The Insurance profession happened by chance as soon as I completed my post-graduation. The journey of 30 years has been challenging as well as one full of experiences and learning. 40 MARCH, 2014
What are your future plans? I wish to grow as an individual as well as in my career, contributing as much as I can to the society in any small way. I would like to pursue my passions if time permits – Travel & Vedanta.
prejudice. There is a lot happening in India, with toll free numbers to help women to lady cab drivers etc., I feel educating women is very essential though it may not have immediate effect, but the generations to come would reap the benefits of these efforts.
How would you describe women of today in India? Women of today are smart, knowledgeable & responsible. With the sweeping changes in the work atmosphere as well as society as a whole, they have become more risk taking.
What was the last thing you did which made you lose track of time? Spending time with school friends whom I met at a reunion after almost 31 years. And yet another time during my school Alumni in Chennai meeting my classmates, teachers as well as my seniors & juniors.
What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India? I am deeply distressed by what is happening to women in India. Though it was always there I am happy that its coming to knowledge of people, as some women have become bold and speak out without accepting the
One thing you want to learn that might help you in future. On what could be done to further assist women to overcome the injustice being meted out in various spheres of life – it would make life worth living.
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Director at GYMBOREE Play & Music School, India She is a positive, fun loving person who easily mixes in new environment and people. Passionate about her work, she superbly balances her professional and personal life. How do you manage to keep up with all tracks of your life? I like to plan my work & my personal activities in advance. Since I have small kids I don’t compromise on their time & they are my first priority. They have always seen me work, so they are equally responsible and don’t take me for granted. What are your future plans? I will always keep working, but as I grow older I would like to do a lot more social work. Currently with Heal a Child foundation, I have managed to do a little, but I hope to do much more.
How would you describe women of today in India? Women in India today are more empowered than the previous generation. They like to have their own identity & are much more ambitious. What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India? It is sad but this has been happening since a very long time & I am glad that media is now making some noise over this. Hopefully the pressure will make our politicians react towards the injustice too!
One thing you want to learn that might help you in future. I am always hungry to learn something new. So I have planned two things in the immediate future Golf & one form of classical dance.
Nasreen Munni Kabir Writer/Filmmaker/Biographer
Born in India and based in UK, Nasreen Munni Kabir is best known for producing an annual season of Indian films for the British terrestrial television channel. She has made great contributions to Indian cinema in the form of documentaries on Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Guru Dutt and a book titled “A.R. Rahman The Spirit of Music” on A.R Rahman and lot more celebrities. use in an unromantic scene or romantic scene. When you talk about their art they open up with interest and give you more information than you have asked, and takes it into a flow giving more insight in their life, work style and their passion for work.
How do you try to come up with innovative questions for your books and documentaries while most of the news is available on the net now-a-days? I come up with questions with a twist; it took me 3 years to complete my book with A.R Rahman as he is a very quiet person. When you ask a question you wouldn’t want to ask which is his next project but the craft and art he has used in that particular project, like what background score did he utilize in this song and what kind of instruments do you
If somebody comes up with an idea of having a biography on you, how would you feel? I personally would not recommend it; I don’t think I am a person who has made a history in the Indian Cinema. I don’t believe in promoting myself, it’s an uncomfortable idea. (Laughs) How long does it take for you to complete a biography? It takes about minimum of one year, excluding my research. You need a lot of patience, passion and ground work before you step up and ask them anything, you need to get your facts right and be sure about what you ask.
Which latest movies you think should have reached the Oscars? I can’t make that opinion, I honestly believe that there are some distinctive kind of movies they expect at the Oscars, now when the world is at a upsetting stage they want to see more political films from India. Your latest favorite movies I like Vicky donor, Kahaani and Ship of Theseus. A message for all the aspiring short filmmakers I think more documentary movies should be made and the length of the movies should be cut short, in this fast paced world a two and a half hour film seems very long. Also filmmakers these days just include things without a meaning; the dance songs in movies are so not required beacuse no one knows why they are needed dancing around when it doesn’t even relate to the story.
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Ajita Reddy CEO, Hamstech
She is not very different from other women but equally determined, hardworking and independent, apart from being busy with handling Hamstech Institute of Fashion Designing she also comes across as a very socializing and an amicable person. works firmly as per the time, so mornings until 10 o’ clock are devoted to my family then till late evening I get busy with my work and post 6 I am with friends for little bit of socializing. What are your future plans? I plan to launch Hamstech as a standalone campus area institution and I always had a dream to open a school which I think I would definitely do soon.
How do you balance your social, professional and family life in such a busy schedule? It is not difficult as it seems, my schedule
How would you describe women of today in India? Women today are really strong minded and self-determining, beyond all this, they know how to strive in the society they are living in and their main goal is to be financially independent.
What is your take on increasing injustice to women in India? There was a time and still is a time where women are treated unequally in our country, when compared to men. I think the surroundings at workplaces really need to improvise a lot and many schools should tag on certain rules to educate children on this issue or rather parents should spread awareness to their kids about it, also women should be trained in martial or defense arts just in case to guard themselves. What was the last thing you did which made you lose track of time? I was on a short holiday to Goa, which absolutely made me lose track of time.
Anu Acharya
CEO, MAPMYGENOME
She is stubborn, decisive and strong willed person who wants to make an impact on society with whatever she does and enjoys everything she does. Tell us about your work I head MAPMYGENOME, we are a consumer genomics company and have tests that predict disease risk along with traits, and drug responses. There are multiple product lines that include Genomepatri, Cardiomap, Oncomap, Brainmap, Smart Sport etc. In order to do this we take blood or saliva samples and generate a lot of data which is then created into a consumer friendly report. When we deliver these reports we also provide genetic counseling so that consumers are fully aware of what the report means and what changes they need to do in their lifestyle. How do you balance your social, professional and family life in such busy schedule? My philosophy is to have large goals but live every moment and with that realization comes somewhat of a balance. One has to 42 MARCH, 2014
learn how to delegate some things and accept the fact that you can’t do all things at one time. What are your future plans? Well, my plan is to get a Genomepatri for almost every Indian and see how we can improve the health of the nation through prevention.
institutions. Without a critical mass we will not see a change.
How would you describe women of today in India? The state of women today is better than a few decades ago but we have a long way to go.
What was the last thing you did which made you lose track of time? Happens almost every day at night while I am busy with a presentation or writing something and yes sometimes a game or two.
What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India? They key is to empower women and men through education and ensure that we have representation of women in large numbers in powerful positions in politics, companies,
One thing you want to learn that might help you in future. A musical instrument is something that I desire to learn but never found the time to do that.
Varsha Mahendra Owner at Jus’ Blouses
She is a pioneer in creating the brand “Jus’ Blouses” and has taken the art to a level where designer blouses are made available from the ramp to a common person. She works for empowerment of women artisans, keeping the skill alive and also helping them to lead an empowered life by pursuing the crafts, a qualified designer from NIFT she also has been sponsored by Goldman Sachs 10000 women program for management insight from ISB Hyderabad. Tell us about your journey so far. I live and breathe clothes and designs, the journey truly has been colorful but on a serious note it has been thoroughly enjoyable as I love what I do. I feel when you make your passion as your profession you don’t have to work every single day of your life. What are your future plans? I am planning to open two new branches in Hyderabad and to franchise my brand in other cities. Recently, we had an invitation to launch our outlet in Singapore and we are working on it. Jus’ Blouses has also launched its website sometime ago for the customers to shop online, it allows me to cater to the clients who are outside Hyderabad. How would you describe women of today in India? Extremely savvy smart and chic, they know what they want and how to get it. They play different roles with a lot of ease and once they decide to do something they reach out for it. What is your take on increasing injustice on women in India, with cases that come to light every now and then? I think the increasing injustice on women in India is being highlighted due to media, it’s good as this will create better awareness among youth on how to treat women and respect their individuality. Unless women become educated, independent and take control of their lives, things will not change and I am glad that more emphasis is being given on educating girl child. Last thing that made you lose track of time? I get so involved when I’m working on my new designs that I totally lose track of time. MARCH, 2014 43
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e it the famous butter dosas, yummy idlis, chatpati chaat or Irani samosas, one can find it all at the street food joints in our Hyderabad. The distinct aroma of the hot kebabs, shawarma and mirchi pakodas sizzling in large pan of oil and lots more, never fails to draw the gaze of passersby prompting them to stop for a quick bite. Most family outings in the city usually end up on a rendezvous with roadside food either for some gol gappas or a quick delicious snack. The numerous stalls offer a plethora of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes that bring the streets to life everyday. This is the main reason of growing popularity of the city amongst its food lovers. Ishna Rawlani gets you you some of the famous succulent street food joints in the city in all types of cuisines which will make you want to visit the place and grab a bite and go “yumm”... after having them.
South Indian
Butter dosa is very famous in the city with powder idlis. Stops for South Indian cuisine are Govind Ka Dosa at Charminar, Laxman ka Dosa at Gyanbagh, Sai Krupa Tiffins at Abids, Ram ki Bandi at Nampally, Pragati Tiffins at Abids, Dosa & idli at Kundanbagh, Dosa at Begum Bazaar, Jain Food Court at Kachiguda.
Chaat
Pani Puri or Dahi Papdi? The choice is yours at these Chaat points. • Dimmy’s at Sindhi Colony • Gokul Chaat at King Koti • Ragda Pattice near Ram Gopal Pet Police Station • Ram Singh for hot Gulab Jamuns and chaat at Begum Bazaar • Chaat bandi near Parklane Hotel, Secunderabad • Narsing Chaat at Secunderabad • Shivling at Sindhi Colony • Maharaja Chat at Jubilee Hills • Bombay Chat Centre at Abids • Chaat Bizarre at Ayappa society, Madhapur
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Bandi near IMAX Theater at Tankbund Road Chinese near Jagdish Market, Abids Fish Fry at Old city Chopsticks at Ameerpet Chinese Bandi at Road No.12, Banjara Hills Chicken 65 bandi at Abids post office Momos near ADP office at Somajiguda
Pakodas/Samosa/Kachori Mirchi Bhajji’s at SD road near Nanking
Mirchi Pakodas at Road No. 4, Banjara Hills Samosas at Rio’s Café, Secunderabad Samosas at Ratanlal, RP road, Secunderabad Samosa at Jaipur Sweets, Opposite High Court, Old city Kachori at Ram Bharose Sweets, Badi Chowdi
Sandwiches and Frankies
Cheese Tawa Sandwich at Mayur Pan Shop, Minister Road, Secunderabad Grill Sandwich near Scoops at Begum Bazaar Aloo Toast at Narsing Chaat, Secunderabad
North Indian
Nice Juice Centre at James Street, Secunderabad
Chole Bhature at 13 Dhabha, Gachibowli
Frankie at Tibb’s, Lifestyle, Begumpet
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Vada Pav and Dabeli
Chachaji ki Dhabeli at Sindhi Colony Vada Pav at Sindhi Colony Vada Pav at Begum Bazaar
Beverages
Lemon Tea at Jubilee Hills Check post Lemon Tea near Baseraa Hotel, SD road Masala Thumbs Up at Lakdi Ka Pul Tea near Green Bawarchi Restaurant, Gachibowli
Shawarma and Kebabs Ice n Spice at Toli Chowki
Shawarma at DLF , Gachibowli Kebabs at Bade Miyan, Somajiguda
Kulfi/Dessert
Punjab ki mashoor Kulfi at Sindhi Colony Gola at Dimmy Pan Shop, Sindhi Colony Bombay Natural Kulfi at Road No. 12, Banjara Hills Haryana Jalebi, Gachibowli Pan at Bajrang, near Palace Heights, Abids Chocolate Pan at Beach house, Madhapur
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Flo(u)orish your life
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As one steps into a house or an office, the first thing that catches one’s eyes are its floors and walls. Elegant flooring makes a world of difference to the interiors of a place. Many people face a dilemma of the flooring type they should choose for their homes. There are laminate flooring, wooden flooring with all that “Creaakk Creaakk” sounds, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, carpets, ceramic and tile flooring, all having their own advantages and disadvantages. Enhance your existing home décor choices and the design of floor spaces in your home with new innovative floorings that have recently come up. Ishna Rawlani helps you decide what kind of flooring you should opt for your place with some famous city stores that have a lavish array of floorings for you.
Flor-tex
It defines itself as the world of luxury at your feet, Flor-tex is a name that reflects luxury, quality and beauty in interior fashion for residential, commercial and recreational spaces. They deal with wooden floorings, carpets, vinyl flooring, deck wood, artificial grass, blinds, wallpapers and sports flooring too. Their vision is to strive to carry the very best quality of lifestyle products for interiors and exteriors that meet International standards and fulfill the needs and expectations of the customer. Road Number 12, Bhavani Nagar, Banjara Hills, Ph: +91 99 08 650650
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KK Home Mart
Conveniently located in the heart of Hyderabad, KK Home Mart offers an exclusive selection of exceptional quality and high value products from kitchen appliances to floorings and a lot more. An intimate setting and pleasant ambiance allows you to savor a shopping sojourn that is delightful and fruitful. They specialize in wooden floorings, laminates, and veneers which make your home more artistic and enhance the beauty of it. Plot no: 1, Kavuri Hills, Near Jubilee Ridge Hotel, Road no: 36 Ext Jubilee Hills, Ph: 040 27611217
Your Guide to buy Floorings 1. Which room needs flooring? – First figure out the area or part of your house that needs flooring change. 2. Where is the room that needs flooring located? - Before you make your purchase, do a little research. Each type of flooring requires a proper substrate to work, therefore some floors are not recommended for all areas of the home. 3. Preparations for new flooring: Before buying flooring, take detailed measurements of the room and create a scale drawing, if possible. Take these with you when you go shopping. 4. Look for low maintenance flooring: Choose something where you can do a easy quick clean up. It is important that you choose a floor that offers easy maintenance. 48 MARCH, 2014
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Seasons Club Class
Their vision is to be an innovator in designing, technology, customer service and infuse together efforts along with technological advancement to match unconventional quality and services. They have a design studio that is equipped with the latest designing software managed by professionals from NID and NIFT and fashion trends inspired from the fashion capitals of the world. They have a range of flooring options for you like different categories of carpets, floorings along with all the furnishing needs. 1st Floor, Road No.12, Opp. Volvo Showroom, Banjara Hills, NBT Nagar, Banjara Hills, Ph: 040 2338 6959
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Girly Things Guys Do & Vice Versa...
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here are a lot of activities that are considered strictly for women: pedicures, zumba, musicals. Others walk a fine line: unfairly labeled as girly, but men still do them, too. They exchange silent nods and eye-contact in passing, as if to say, “Yeah, man. I get it. I kind of liked Love, Actually, too.” Here are the girly things guys will never admit to: 1. Crying during movies - Well this is most common myth, self acclaimed by guys who think crying makes them less macho! There’s also no shame in getting a little teary-eyed and its time for guys to accept that. 2. Over thinking the opposite sex - If they are not dating, every sentence and text is loaded with hidden meaning. This neurosis isn’t exclusive to one gender. Everyone does this. 3. Moisturizing - Dry skin during winter happens to males too, but they would never accept it openly or leave the dry white flaky skin in open. 4. Thinking about outfits - Granted it’s usually thinking, “Is this clean or does this smell like I was rolling around in garbage?” but still, they think about their outfits to an extent. Guys don’t usually try on nine different things before a date, but will throw on a pullover, look in the mirror and give themselves a small check. 5. Untagging pictures - No matter who the guy is, but every single guy in history of facebook has untagged at least one photo of himself. Maybe you even hovered your cursor over the “untag” button, but that doesn’t make you a criminal! 50 MARCH, 2014
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think girls are a lot more in athletics these days than the softer side of activities unlike before. I have seen girls who are carefree about what people talk about them and ones who find themselves super cool all the time by choosing a pub instead of a café. Now-a-days girls also been spotted riding bikes, previously it used to take hours for women to get ready but now they are even fine with a loose tee and messy hair which according to them is “cool”. Ravi Teja, Cricketer, SRH
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ho says only boys flirt? Girls now days are pretty open to passing suggestive comments towards boys, gone are the days for girls. They are quiet open to expressing their feelings of attraction. Times are seen changing and girls have become more brave and daring. I wouldn’t compare it to street side loafing, let’s just call it “Classy Flirting”. I mean to say which guy wouldn’t like female attention. Tousif Afzal, Businessman
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had a “friend” who loved playing video games with me, I mean “Counter Strike” for heavens’ sake! Also, she loved these masala Bollywood movies; I never saw her going for a ‘chick-flick’! She changed car tyres, she gorged on beer like a guy would do, she slept while talking on the phone (that’s’ like a guy thing), she hated make-up, she’d never gossip and she was an ace at computers. I went with her to the jungle and she was more excited to see tigers than I was! Ankit Kanodia, Entreprenuer
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encil fit colorful pants and dhoti pants don’t suit all guys, in fact they just don’t suit any of them it’s for us to wear! Some guys make themselves a laughing stock by streaking their hair and topping up with sleek straightening it which looks absolutely gay! Making eyebrows, doesn’t suit all of them either! There’s a difference between having a personality and having just a body which can’t carry it off any better. Long nails are for us; we paint it, file it and decorate it. All these things are for us; they look lame having them long! Fatima Ali Khan, Amateur Movie Maker
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etro sexuality is good, to the point of sanity of course, now-a-days it’s like men want to invade girl territory and how. Getting a facial, bleaching one’s hair, manicures, pedicures, waxing and the deal with the fairness and skin rejuvenating creams for men, that is just plain sad. Not just in the vanity department, men gossip like women too. Disha Bhandari, Owner at 361 Degrees
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en who pout, tell their girlfriends about how they need to dress up, who click ‘selfies’ and pictures all the time wherever they go, who ride colorful activas/scooties, be conscious about their looks all the time and yes the ones who wear extremely tight fitted clothes! It is big turn off and it doesn’t suit them at all. Meenakshi Pamnani, President, Smile ORG MARCH, 2014 51
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Weirdest
Superstitions Padlocks of Love, Bridges Worldwide To show their devotion, couples chain locks to Ponte Milvio in Rome, a mass behavior that became such a nuisance that the mayor levied a fine in late 2012. In Greater Taichung, Taiwan,
lovers chained padlocks on a particular bridge crossing a train track, a site designated for demolition that locals rallied to move and preserve. In Serbia, girls loop padlocks on Most Ljubavi (“Bridge of Love”) to protect their lovers, a practice inspired by a World War I tale. And Russian newlyweds choose to festoon locks on tree-shaped iron structures along Moscow’s Luzhkov Bridge. Two Magpies Are Better Than One, United Kingdom Whether it is fur or feathers, black animals seem tied to superstition around the world. In the United Kingdom, spotting a single magpie (a close relative of the crow) is considered bad luck. It is believed you can stave off the negativity if you acknowledge its presence and salute it. Two magpies? You are fine.
As kids, I and my sister believed that postal vans carried wishes, as they were utilized to convey messages from one place to another. We were told this by our friends and we used to religiously follow it and make wishes on witnessing these vans, but as we matured we realized that they are just vans and have nothing to do with wishes. I personally do not believe in any superstition, it usually depends from person to person and their belief on it. Tarz Rabbani, Student Legend also claims that if six ravens leave the Tower of London, the kingdom will collapse. Thumb Turning at the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Inside this Byzantine church turned mosque turned museum stands a bronze-plated column with a smooth, thumb-deep hole at about eye level. After rumors circulated that Emperor Justinian cured a troublesome headache after touching the column, it developed a reputation for healing powers. Folks wait for a chance to rotate their thumbs clockwise in a full circle in hopes of having their wishes granted. You might spy someone wearing a charm with concentric blue and white circles resembling an eye. The symbol is common throughout Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria; people hang them in homes and businesses or wear them as protection against the evil eye. Making a Date for Eight, China Chances are the hotel you stay at in China
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Don’t go the way, where a black cat crosses your path, touch wood when you don’t want to be affected by negative effects, don’t go out when someone sneezes, don’t cut your nails post sunset! All these are most common superstitions which we come across in our daily lives. For believers its blind faith and for those who don’t believe it, they just brush it off. We found out more about superstitions that are believed around the world and get our readers to share their beliefs! or Japan will be missing a fourth floor. Four is considered unlucky as it sounds like the word for death in both languages. Understandably, four also is avoided in hospital floors and room numberings. The number eight, however, sounds like the Chinese word for fortune; 888 is considered a jackpot number, and many try to time important life events like marriages to dates that include eight. Case in point: officials scheduled the Beijing Summer Olympics to begin precisely at 8 p.m. on 8/8/2008.
Superstition, I believe is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge. It simply means that future events may be influenced by one’s behavior in some magical or mystical way. I do believe some of it like a mongoose being auspicious and a cat being inauspicious while crossing the road. These are the only superstitions I believe in, otherwise I am not much of a superstitious person. Rahul Mor, Entrepreneur
and are considered a relationship curse.
Grooming Practices, India If you need a haircut while in India, don’t expect to make a Tuesday appointment. Hindu barbershops are closed because superstition dictates hair should not be cut then. Cutting
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Rubbing Victor Noir’s Tomb, Paris The late French journalist’s tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery gets a similar treatment as Juliet’s bronze statue in Verona. Touching the groin area of the statue topping his grave is said to bring luck in love and fertility. The reposed statue has a prominent crotch
Hoping for those gifts to rub off on them, visitor’s line up to kiss the stone, which is more challenging than you might realize. Blarney Castle employs staff to help you get into the necessary upside-down position.
area, and countless rubs from visitors have changed its shade. In 2004, officials fenced it off to protect it from “lewd rubbing,” though some intrepid visitors still go for it. Looking Out for Manhole Covers, Sweden Some Swedish manhole covers bear the letter K, which stands for kallvatten (clean water) but is also widely believed to stand for kärlek, love. The other half has an A for avloppsvatten, meaning sewage, but interpreted as a symbol
for avburten, signaling heartbreak or bad luck in love. You can guess which ones locals hop around to avoid touching. They say the bad luck can be reversed if the person who accidentally treads on an A receives three pats on the back—though it must be happenstance. Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland The word blarney came to mean flattery because of the grand tales surrounding the stone’s powers. Its past can be traced back a millennium, during which people have constantly bickered over its ownership. The bluestone block eventually became a symbol of eloquence, persuasiveness, and good luck (though different legends persist as to why).
I can’t leave the house without having my leather bracelet on. I just can’t seem to function without having it on my wrist. This piece of luck was gifted to me by my mom. It’s a huge part of my life; it does bring me luck in almost all situations, it’s very special to me. Saying “Touch wood” in the middle of a conversation and then literally touching the wood! In order to reverse bad evil is something that I tend to say and do a lot. Nishat Mazhar, Student
Mind Your Flowers, Russia Russian culture is rife with superstitions, and reading up pre-trip can be wise. Whistling in a home is verboten, as it is believed to bring bad luck (and is considered rude). When gifting someone flowers, make sure it is an odd number of stems no dozen roses because even numbers of flowers honor the deceased. Further, yellow flowers symbolize infidelity
your nails after dark, whatever the day, also is considered bad luck. And when interacting with locals, be sure to pass everything with your right hand, from keys to food at the table. It is a common courtesy that developed since locals would typically use their left hand to wash up after using the bathroom.
Superstitious people do all sorts of puzzling things. Believe it or not, stress makes people “more superstitious”. I am a little superstitious too. Few bad luck superstitions I believe in are: Friday The 13th, black cats–bad luck, cutting your nails after sunset. Some of the good luck superstitions are: Itchy palms brings in money, hiccups means someone is missing you, touching wood to be saved from evil eye and blowing candles at once on birthday makes your wishes come true. Kashyap Khemani, Employee, Deloitte
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It’s that time of the year and you want to go in for a sassy looking haircut that would literally make heads turn and you look up your favorite actress and plan to proceed with that very haircut. Wait for a moment and think again. You have a specific face shape and the actress in particular, another. Having a haircut that doesn’t suit your face shape may make you look like an oddity in the least. Wouldn’t that lead to a complete disaster? Well, not all hairstyles suit all types of face shapes, but no matter what your face shape is, there is always a specific hairstyle that would look best on you. Knowing your face shape and the hairstyle that could make you stand out is a very important aspect while getting a haircut. Get ready for a major makeover as Ishna Rawlani helps you decide some of the best hairstyles that suit your face shape and let your face be a gorgeous guide to your hair!
For a Round face A round face has wide cheeks and non-angular features. If you have a round face then opt for a layered look. Ask your stylist to cut long layers with the shortest layer hitting your earlobe or even lower. Shorter layers up front to longer in back, like Gwyneth Paltrow’s current updo. With long hair, make sure that you angle the front, as one-length hair is too severe and can accentuate the roundness of the face. Long hair is gorgeous on round faces because it lengthens the face. Long side swept bangs work great on a round face. They angle down from there, which makes them fall nicely with the rest of the hair. Be careful with short hair if you have a round face.
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For an oval face If you have an oval face shape, stop for a second and congratulate yourself. You have landed with the most versatile face shape. You can wear almost any hairstyle. You can go very short with your hair or flaunt short to longish bobs, long beachy waves, edgy hairstyles, top knot buns, blunt bangs or a gorgeous pixie hair cut. You could experiment a lot with your hair and never run any risks. An oval face would never disappoint you. Halle Berry’s pompadour is one suggested cool haircut for an oval type face. Feel free to be a chameleon with this one.
For a heart shaped face
For a square shaped face
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BEAUTY A heart shaped face, as the name implies is wider on top and pointed towards the chin. It compliments side swept bangs the most. Bobs are a great choice for a heart face. Say yes to bangs and long hair as they are super flattering (yes they show off amazing cheek bones.) Longer sideswept bangs and layers that fall around the cheeks also work wonders on heartshaped-face ladies. Jennifer Garner’s hairstyle won’t go wrong on a heart face for long hair. If you have short hair then Katie Holmes’s bob would do wonders for you.
You are lucky if you have a square shaped face, as some of the famous faces in the past and today have a strong, angular jaw line. Go for a cut that is both soft and layered. A classic long bob looks astounding on a square face with medium length bangs. The worst hairstyle for a square face could be a severe ponytail which highlights your sharp angular features. Long hair with side swept bangs softens the jaw line of the face. Long natural waves work amazingly on a square shaped face.
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BEAUTY Expert Tip from Toni & Guy For healthy hair just using a good shampoo and conditioner is not enough, taking good care of both body and hair is necessary to maintain the health of your hair. Internal: Taking protein rich food and balanced diet helps a lot in hair growth. Peace of mind is very essential along with adequate sleep. These three are very important as they cause very aggressive and adverse effect on hair growth and condition. External: First of all, be regular with your haircut. Hair and scalp should be very tidy. Never leave your hair with dust and pollution on it. It is a wrong notion that daily shampooing causes hair loss. It is good to wash hair frequently and daily if possible. Not all shampoos are meant for everyone. Visit a reputed salon, get a consultation with the stylist and get a recommended shampoo and conditioner. With increasing pollution the regular commercial shampoos (available in local stores and supermarkets) are not sufficient. Give your hair the professional care with professional shampoo. Get a scalp massage every week with oils like argon, almond and jojoba oil. Never leave your scalp and hair with oil for hours together. Apply oil, do scalp massage and leave it for 1 to 1.5 hours. Leaving oil for longer hours prevent the root from respiring. Avoid your hair from becoming too frizzy or dry. It is very important that you use a lot of water after shampoo to get rid of all the shampoo, after all it’s a form of chemical. Never leave the hair with shampoo residuals, which may otherwise lead to dry scalp, and dry scalp is prone to dandruff. If your hair has too many split ends and frizziness, get it cut. Treat your hair as a living being and give it what it needs. Wish You HAPPY HAIR! 1st Floor, Aditya Jayrang Building, Road Number 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500033 Ph: Tel: +91 40 6535 7777
Ombre Nail Art
Nail arts have a leap of innovation; they are glamorous and easy to do. We have Shipra Gandhi, Owner of Shivani Herbal Beauty Parlour giving a quick and easy to do nail art which looks absolutely chic. In this tutorial, we will take some bright and funky colors, i.e. pink and peach Step 1: Using the lightest of the two colors, paint your nails and wait for it to dry completely You Step 2: On a flat surface, paint a generous amount of the colors right next to each other on to the plastic. Make sure they’re just about touching at the edges.
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Step 3: Using a toothpick, swirl the two colors together in where they meet.
Step 6: Add a topcoat and clean the excess using a brush dipped in acetone Step 4: Take your sponge and dab it directly down on to the polish a few times.
Step 5: Dab the sponge directly down on to your nail. Keep dabbing lightly and moving it very slightly up and down your nail.
Your Ombre Nails are ready!
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Bura na mano, Holi hai!
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The festival of Holi has always been a boisterous one, we all Indians wait the entire year for this one day when they can splash colors over each other. Holi usually marks the happy transition from harsh, dark winter to brighter, warmer spring time. It is a phenomenon that resonates equally across urban and rural societies, but has many variations. While Holi, especially in North Indian cities is often characterized by groups of young men exuberantly tossing powder and water balloons, it is a holiday for everyone. The celebrations include various cultural programs, including the “Ras-leela,” a re-enactment of the romantic dance between Lord Krishna and his lover, Radha. The events are various around various “pandals in the city”. Did you know!? Holi celebrates the Hindu story of Prahlada. Prahlada was a prince dedicated to the worship of Vishnu, a major Hindu god. Prahlada’s father and aunt opposed his religious faith, and as punishment made him sit in the middle of a raging bonfire. Vishnu protected Prahlada and the prince did not burn. Bonfires remain a part of Holi rituals today. However, the most striking aspect of the festival is the spraying of brightly colored powders and water in enormous public celebrations. The colors mark both Prahladas flickering bonfire and the bright colors associated with spring.
How are Hyderabadi’s celebrating Holi this year? Traditional Holi Dishes
oli is a festival of colors and I being an Indian love to celebrate all the festivals on the calendar. Holi is the much awaited festival which has loads to do with colors, I feel that life is all about being colorful. Friends are the essence of life being so vibrant and colorful so to make the most of this all of us love splashing colors and spending time with them. This year we plan to catch up at a friend’s place where we plan on having a set up of music rain dance and yes not to forget the lovely and delicious food that we would indulge in and have a feast with bhang and colors, it’s going to be absolutely crazy. Yasser Suhail, Analyst at Facebook
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Thandai Gujiya Puran poli Malpua Kanji Vada Khasta Kachodi Sweet Rice
hough I love watching Holi being celebrated, I prefer not to get the harmful colors on my skin and hair. It takes days for the colors to wear off! As beautiful as they look, the dyes cause way too many skin problems. I am too cautious when it comes to this and how the colors harm the skin and hair, leading into great damage. I do not really like playing Holi because of this reason, I love watching people having fun though. Sonam Metpalli, Student
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March 14th Pre- Holi bash with Dj Piyush at Kismet, The Park, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Phone: 040 4499 0000
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Summer “water park” Destinations
There was a time when a backyard sprinkler was all anyone needed for hours of cooling summer entertainment. But that was before water parks showed the world just how much fun could be had by mixing gravity, H2O and some highly creative slide engineers. Across the globe indoor and outdoor facilities sporting water slides, splash pads, lazy rivers and wave pools have made bathing suits a theme park essential. We get to you some of the best water parks around the globe, so next time you visit a particular country you know which place is a must visit!
Typhoon Lagoon, Lake Buena Vista (United States)
If it’s the motion of the ocean you seek, there’s nowhere better than Typhoon Lagoon, part of the Walt Disney World Resort. Its home to one of the world’s largest outdoor wave pools twice the size of a football field where two-meter waves are big enough to draw pro surfers. With a host of slides like the “Humunga Kowabunga” which sees riders hit nearly 100 km/h on a five-storey drop it’s no wonder the Lagoon is one of the world’s most visited water parks.
Tropical Islands, Brandenburg (Germany)
What do you do when the nearest genuine tropical island is a three-hour flight away? In northern Germany, the Tropical Islands Resort offers the world’s largest tropical indoor pool able to accommodate up to 8,000 visitors a day as well as the world’s largest indoor water park (at 710,000 square feet). Speaking of record-setting structures, the disused airplane hangar that houses it all is one of the largest buildings on Earth by volume, beating out NASA’s facility for building Saturn V rockets.
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The United Kingdom is home to numerous castles, but Sandcastle wins the award for most entertaining one. The UK’s largest indoor water park features a lazy river, a wave machine, and one of the largest water coasters in the world.
TRAVEL I’ve always been fond of travelling. During my stay at Hotel Atlantis in Dubai I had gone to Aqua Venture Water Park which is located inside the hotel itself. The experience at the Dolphin Bay is also amazing. I have also visited Yas Water World in Abu Dhabi which has an Arabian Fantasy theme; it was so fascinating that it felt surreal. There were rides for people of all ages, kiddy pools for the toddlers, massive water rollercoaster for the daredevils and slow white water rides for the elder people. I have been to a fair share of water parks earlier, but these ones redefined all water parks. I would definitely include The Walt Disney World Water Park in Orlando, Florida and The World Water Park in Canada. Spectacular rides and trilling slides make these water parks the most exciting part of a trip. Manju Saraogi, House Wife
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Canevaworld (Italy)
It’s a park within a park. Canevaworld water park in Italy is nestled within a theme park called Movieland Studios. Even the brave of heart will think twice before plunging down “Stukas,” a 10-story tall water slide that’s almost perpendicular to the ground.
Summer is the best time to splash some water fun on you. I have been a water lover and would like to visit The World Water Park in Canada; it’s the place to be in summer. Also Water Kingdom Mumbai is an amazing place with rain dance, pools, rides, music and summer heat killing thrills. Visiting with friends and family to have a gala time and swinging slides under hot sun and cool water is always fun and that’s my every summer favorite. Sonali Kohli, Sales Manager, Adecco
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Splish Splash (New York)
Water park in the Northeast may seem out of place, but Splish Splash’s unique rides keep business booming. “Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror” is one of only three water rides in the nation that take place in total darkness.
Chimelong Water Park (China)
This Chinese water park covers nearly 1 million square feet and counting. It includes some of the tallest and fastest water rides in the world, but the main attraction is “The Behemoth Bowl.”
Aqualandia (Spain)
Only the valiant would dare ride “Big Bang “in this Spanish water park. The ride claims to stimulate free falling from an “incomparable height.” For those who don’t enjoy feeling like they’re falling down a rabbit hole, the park also has a multi-track waterslide where riders can race their friends.
Water World (Colorado)
Water World in Denver, Colorado successfully blurs the line between water park and theme park. Beware of dinosaurs, mummies and pirates on some of its water rides if you visit!
Aqualand (France)
This park on the fancy French Riviera is home to a double tube water ride that happens in complete darkness called “The Black Hole.” If you ride it, you can brag that you survived being sucked into a black hole.
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Keep a Watch
Along with smart phones, we have smart watches that are equally handy and amazing. More than displaying the time, watches are now made to receive calls, check mails and a lot more. The smart watches fall under the category of wearable devices and comes in different price range. Here are the leading smart watches available in India. Sony Smart watch 2 Samsung Galaxy Gear
Price: 14,000 The Galaxy Gear is powered by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and is compatible only with selected Android phones. In future Samsung Galaxy Gear will be compatible with Android handsets with Bluetooth 4.0 on the board. The watch looks classier in design when compared to Sony Smart watch and will be available in Indian markets.
Price: 14990 Sony has upgraded its earlier model with NFC feature to produce Smart watch 2. The device is completely waterproof and is powered by Android mobile OS, however it does not support iOS. The watch sports a 1.6 inch display and can be used to receive calls, text, Facebook and check e-mails. A onetime charge is good enough to keep the watch running for 3 days. However the watch disappoints with no Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.
Casio G- Shock GB 6900AB-1
I’m Watch
Price: 13,999 The model is compatible with iOS, Android and Blackberry 10. It has a 1.5 inch display screen with a resolution of 240 X 240 pixels and runs on a customized version of Android known as I’m Droid 2. Apps can be installed on the Smart watch by downloading from its dedicated I’market. The intelligent watch allows checking e-mails, Facebook, messages and can be connected via Bluetooth.
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Price: 9,995 The manufactures have incorporated a low powered-Bluetooth 4.0 to the device to make it function smart. The Casio G-shock is designed to read text messages and pick calls when connected to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The feature is supported on phones with iOS 5.1 and above and is not compatible with Android devices. G-shock+ app must be downloaded from the app store for the feature to function.
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Price - 3.90 - 4.96 lakhs After a remarkably quiet 2013, Maruti Suzuki has begun spreading its gigantic wings all over 2014. They begin the year with a brand new offering aimed squarely at the Indian market. The Celerio, if you are not aware of it by now, is a hatchback that will eventually replace the A-Star and the Estilo. The Celerio is built on an all-new platform that has been in the making for close to three and a half years. A team of around 175 designers, engineers, product planners and marketers, from both India and Japan have combined their efforts to this end. From various angles the Celerio brings to mind the Toyota Etios Liva, especially that smiling grille with the twin smiling slats flanking the Suzuki Logo. In fact, if you took off the Suzuki logo and replaced it with a Toyota badge you could easily fool anyone into mistaking this car for the latter. Maruti would like to usher in a new era of progress, they firmly believe that like the air conditioning and power steering became essentials over the last couple of decades in cars, automated transmissions will take over the future and they are going to focus their energies in that direction. India’s largest car manufacturer has even larger plans!
Tia by DC Automotive design firm DC Design unveiled two cars which will be available for sale in the country from 2016. While the ‘Eleron’ is an open sports utility vehicle, ‘Tia’ is a two-seater car for town use - the two cars were unveiled by Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan. DC Design Founder Dilip Chhabria said “We are looking to sell 500 units per annum of Eleron and 1,000 units per annum of Tia after its launch in 2016. We have invested Rs 50 crore each for the production of the two models so far and are looking at further investments in the coming time.” He also said the company is looking at manufacturing 2,000 units per annum of ‘Avanti’, which was launched two years ago, starting from the third quarter of this year. It has invested over Rs 85 crore for this model. The company was founded in 1993. It has an over 700-strong portfolio of unique cars/vehicles built and on the road. MARCH, 2014 63
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ENTERTAINMENT Never Too Far
New Releases
Author: Abbie Glines The signature trademark of Abbie Gline’s writing and what most of her readers love about her is the simplistic plot she uses in her writing. She has an ability to create alluring characters with such chemistry, that it consumes the reader. The characters are what make her books so addictive. Never Too Far is exactly that, addictive! This book delivers everything a reader asks for - a great love story, sizzling chemistry and amazing character development. The book takes off straight after Fallen Too Far with Blaire returning home to Alabama devastated after discovering the truth behind Rush’s secret and Nanette’s hatred towards her, only to discover that she is pregnant with Rush’s baby.
Collide
Author: Sophie Jordan
Author: Gail Mchugh Collide both intrigued me and frustrated me in equal measures. The protagonist Emily’s character was frustrating. She is often naïve or ignorant of what her boyfriend Dillon is doing to her. The author is a doormat in the book, but it’s also part of her character development. Lastly, a talk about Olivia because Collide does end with a fairly intense cliffhanger. For a story that is sure to bring out the emotions in you, Collide fits the bill. Author: Lindsay Cummings
Book: Own The Wind
Author: Kristen Ashley Technically, this book can be read as a standalone, but if you haven’t read the Dream Man series, you are going to miss out on a good chunk of emotional impact. You will definitely feel the romance between Shy and Tabby for sure either way, but in order to get the full understanding of the book you really have to read them after the Dream Man books. This story flows well and is engaging. Their imagination was vivid.
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Hrithik Roshan out of Shuddhi
ENTERTAINMENT More Legal problems for Preity Zinta Preity Zinta has been in news earlier for Ishkq in Paris, and not necessarily the good kind. In September last year, Abbas Tyrewala had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Preity because the cheque she had issued to him for his work on the film had bounced. Preity had retorted saying he hadn’t completed his work and thus, she didn’t owe him money. Now, she’s filed another case against DOP Nataraja for taking an advance of 20 lakhs and not returning the money, even though he dropped out of the film. This, in turn, has affected the schedule of Bang Bang, on which Nataraja is the DOP.
Ajay Devgn to Host Big Boss 8?
Rumours were doing rounds that Barfi! star Ranbir Kapoor as well as Lootera hunk Ranveer Singh were approached for the role. But now the latest buzz reveals that Ajay, who is also a close friend of Salman, will be taking up the responsibility. Bigg Boss makers have been on a hunt for a new host since Salman refused to reprise his role in the next season of the controversial reality show. He was annoyed with the public response following the latest season of the show which termed him as unjust and partial towards a few participants in the house. When Ajay was asked about what’s his take on being the host of Bigg Boss 8 he said, “I really don’t know. I cannot comment on that - may be I will or may be not. I am not sure.” He added, “Salman does it so well, he is watchable. I don’t know if I can pull it off like Salman. I have not seen all the episodes, but a little bit here and there.”
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Actor Hrithik Roshan will not be a part of Karan Malhotra’s “Shuddhi”. However, he says he has decided to unite with the filmmaker for another film.”Karan Malhotra and I have decided to unite in the most ambitious way post ‘Shuddhi’. For now, I cannot allow a vision like ‘Shuddhi’ to stagnate any further,” the 40-year-old said in an official statement. The two have worked together in “Agneepath”, a remake of the 1990 film of the same name, which was produced under Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions, which is now producing “Shuddhi”. It is believed that he has quit the film for health reasons.
One Direction getting a Reality show
Big news for Directioners, and all who love, a good fly-on-the-wall boyband-themed TV show. Given the band’s recent antics, from Harry’s rumoured Kardashian girlfriend, friendship with Alexa Chung and co, to Liam and Niall’s recent twitter spats, a reality show on the boys could get interesting. But we imagine it will be as harmless as the One Direction: This Is Us film - and hopefully just as successful because “The Wanted” were the last boyband we saw on a reality show - and now they’re on a break.
Shirley Temple dies
Shirley Temple, the beloved former child star who rose to fame as a dimplecheeked redhead in the 1930s, passed away at her home in California recently. She was 85 years old. The actress was America’s top box office draw from 1935 to 1938, beating out such adult competition at the time as Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Robert Taylor, Gary Cooper and Joan Crawford. Many even credit Temple with saving 20th Century Fox from going under, thanks to hits that included Curly Top and The Littlest Rebel.
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Rihanna and Drake in a Relationship? Rihanna and Drake are totally in a relationship, according to insiders and not only that, she’s finally learning how a girl should be treated in one. The pop star is loving all the attention Drake is giving her and she’s been gushing to her friends that he’s a true “gentleman,” a source says. The Canadian rapper reportedly “treats her like a queen.” So what is Rihanna and Drake’s relationship status now, exactly? Friends? Boyfriend-girlfriend? Just filling each other’s needs?
“Aaha Kalyanam” Vaani’s Last film in Tollywood?
Yuvraj sold for Rs 14 crore
Directed by A Gokul Krishna, Aaha Kalyanam is Yash Raj Films’(YRF) first south production starring Vaani Kapoor. It also features actor Nani and will release in Tamil and Telugu languages. But the leggy lass does not intend to carry on Tollywood for any other movies as of now. ”I have my south film with Yash Raj, their first production down south Aaha Kalyanam. It releases February 21 and I am going to Chennai and Hyderabad to promote it. Right now in south, it’s just Aaha Kalyanam and then back in Bollywood,” said Vaani, who made her Bollywood debut with Shuddh Desi Romance last year.
The two day player auctions for the 2014 edition of IPL started on a competitive note with Royal Challengers Bangalore buying Yuvraj Singh for Rs 14 cr while Delhi Daredevils using the right of first refusal to retain big hitter Kevin Pietersen for Rs 9 cr. Among other big players at the auction are Dinesh Karthik who got sold to Delhi Daredevils for Rs 12.5 crore. Eight franchisees are bidding for 514 players with Rs 274 cr as the total available purse. Yuvraj takes home a mammoth Rs. 14 crore, more than any player so far in IPL 7, maximum was Rs. 12.5 crore bagged by the first retained players of the franchises.
Salman Approves Vijay Prasad’s story?
Bollywood hunk Salman Khan has always been very keen on South films. In fact, some of Salman’s biggest hits have their roots in South Indian films. Going by latest reports being seen in Bollywood media circles, Salman Khan seems to have approved the story of a well known Telugu writer. The person is none other than Vijayendra Prasad, father of S.S.Rajamouli. Media sources say that Vijayendra Prasad has narrated a powerful action drama to Salman, which impressed the Bollywood actor. So far, no statement has come from Salman’s camp about this matter. Telugu writer Kona Venkat has good relations with Salman Khan and Vijayendra Prasad might join that circle soon. Is this story a remake of a Telugu movie or is it a fresh new subject? Let us wait and see.
Brazil Ignores Kaka
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari brought in two new faces but dropped AC Milan veteran Kaka in unveiling his Europe-based players to face South Africa in a March 5 friendly. Scolari, architect of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup success in Japan as well as last year’s home triumph over Spain on the Confederations Cup, said he will call up three more home-based players ahead of the game in Johannesburg. The new faces are Bayern Munich defender Rafinha and Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho. Brazil will be without Fluminense striker Fred, who scored five times in the Confederations Cup, as the 30-yearold aggravated a serious thigh injury last week. MARCH, 2014 67
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MOVIES Movie Reviews
Lone Survivor Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Eric Bana, Taylor Kitsch and Emile Hirsch Dircetor : Peter Berg The film is going to scare you, make you flinch and will leave you wondering about the ethical and moral conundrum that is war. This film is for war film junkies as well as those who want to understand the human cost of America and the war it is not winning. The performances are muscular in a film where action begins to take over not because of miscues by the director, but precisely because that’s what can happen in warfare. Directed with care for its protagonists (and by extension all those who loved and honor them), this film still plunges the audience into the violent predicament of its protagonists, and keeps us there. The actors also come in for praise for their commendable performances.
Gunday Director: Ali Abbas Zafar Starring: Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra Gunday is an unabashed love letter to the 1970s, the height of our romance with Amitabh Bachchan’s Angry Young Man. Though the story is set in the 1980s, Zafar recreates a classic ’70s vibe with punchy dialogue-baazi, scenes designed to make you applaud and a relentless background score by Julius Packiam that underlines every beat just in case you missed a high note. This masala mix works for the first half Ranveer and Arjun Kapoor are electric as Bikram and Bala, two Bangladeshi refugees who are inducted into a life of crime since childhood. The story is both implausible and clumsy, but sheer attitude or tevar, as we are reminded repeatedly, pulls it together. Gunday is an affectionate collection of clichés. Priyanka Chopra kills it in one nicely written, emotional stand-off scene, Irrfan Khan brings a sly amusement to his role of the cop assigned to break Bikram and Bala, and Saurabh Shukla deserves special mention; he shines in a brief role as the hapless lawyer assigned to make the boys somehow legal. Of the three stars for Gunday, one is for Ranveer and Arjun. Paisa Starring: Nani, Catherine Tresa, Siddhika Sharma Director : Krishna Vamshi Paisa is an action entertainer with a nice blend of romance and high entertainment quotient. Nani’s performance is the highlight in the film. Krishna Vamsi’s brand new story, Sai Karthik’s music, Santosh Rai’s cinematography, Tabar’s comedy timing and power-packed dialogues are other big strengths of the movie. A few unnecessary scenes, which bore audience, are its drawbacks. Nani’s performance in Paisa is brilliant, he impresses you in all kind of scenes like action, romantic and comedy, with his matured acting. As Noor, Catherine Tresa looks cute. Siddhika Sharma, the second female lead manages to impress with her glamour in a brief screen presence. Overall, Paisa is a good commercial entertainer, but it is not upto the mark of Krishna Vamsi’s previous ventures. Nani’s performance is the saving grace in the film.
Upcoming Movies in March
Bewakoofiyaan 14th March, 2014 Sonam Kapoor
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Janda Pai Kapiraju 7th March, 2014 Nani, Amala Paul
Need for Speed 14th March, 2014 Aaron Paul
Ragini MMS 2 21st March, 2014 Sunny Leone
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Shilpa Reddy
Dance for Charity Shilpa Reddy believes that ‘Dance’ is the best medium to express and experience and hence she is the Brand Ambassador of Roshni, a non-profit organization founded with the support of late Dr. Anji Reddy. Through contemporary dance form they created awareness of the Nobel cause that touched everyone to be empathetic and compassionate.
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Sirisha & Rajani
Ambika
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Pooja Raju
New on the Block Infinity Store, an exclusive boutique of well designed apparels recently opened up at Banjara Hills. The store launch witnessed shopaholic ladies of the city checking out the latest collection and having a great time over shopping.
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Opening Shortly ! Vijay Rana’s 1st Franchise @ Road No.36, Jubilee Hills
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Elite Week The designers of the city flocked together for the Elite Fashion Week which took place at Novotel, Hi-Tech City, where they displayed their astounding collection. Designers like Sagar Tenali and Priyanka Chigurupati were spotted and Tapsee was seen walking the ramp as the show stopper.
Varun & Bhargavi Reddy
Tapsee
Sagar Tenali
Bestie Bonding with Swati (R)
Priyanka Chigurupati
Yjayanthi & Dr.Raghuram
Avanthika
Diksha Panth
Nuptials celebrations Vivekanand and Rachna celebrated their wedding reception at Whisper Valley with friends and family who were present to bless the newly knotted couple. The happy pair was seen smiling for the shutterbugs and having a grand time. 72 MARCH, 2014
Veena Vivekanand & Rachna
Geethika
Rashi
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Social Etiquettes
Sabira Merchant
A two day workshop was held at Taj Deccan by Sabira Merchant called the Lasting First Impression. It was a business and social etiquette meet where the ladies gained some important tips from the expert herself, an etiquette filled day indeed.
Vandana
Timeless Link
Diyakanth,Vinay, Ramaya & Ranjeet
Akriti Jain, & Shruti Jain
Rajkumar, Rahul Seth, Vinay, Varun Jain, Nikhil Agarwal, Abhishek Nukalla
It was ringing engagement bells for D. Vinay Kumar and Ramya Akula where the happy couple’s big day was celebrated in a grand manner. Family and close friends of the couple were seen posing for shutterbugs and having a good time at the soiree.
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Sarita Lohiya
Bindhu
Valentine’s Carousing
Namitha Kanodia
Geet
Hiba & Sami
Kishan Lohiya
A ladies club celebrated this Valentine’s in style as they turned one this year where guests turned in large numbers and were seen dressed in their best. The ladies stole the show with the white gowns they flaunted, while the men were suited up for the evening.
Kaali Sudheer
Sofia & Sabiha
Royal Art A unique art show based on a true fusion of art and fashion was organized by Sami Khan at Muse Art gallery at Marriot. It was hosted by Yasmeen Ali and graced by many art lovers in the city. Also spotted were many famous painters who made contributions to the event.
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LIMELIGHT
Faria
Preeti & Humang
Floral Fetish
Party Scene The party scene in the city seemed full of life and vibe where party-goers were seen enjoying the mid week as well as weekend parties with many new gigs in town. Summer is around the corner that calls for many pool parties to be witnessed by Hyderabadi’s.
Zoheb Khan
Head turner
Priyanka
Regina
Nikki
K TAL T HO
Pretty in black
We know that many pageant winners are proud of their title and love to flaunt the crown, but some people in our city like Mrs. R who won Mrs. India Popular went over the board to promote herself and wear the crown at every single event, posing for shutterbugs. An icing on the cake is some horrendous makeup which completes the whole look. We hope you remove the crown at least when you are off to sleep honey!
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Taj Deccan
Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66523939
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Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000, MOBILES 23319999 Malakpet, Tel : 24555555, 24551372, Aanand Mobiles Repairs & Services. 24551373 S. P. Road, Tel : 66616588, 24551372, Multi-brand mobiles : iPhone, Black Berry, Samsung, Sony, HTC 9849304805. and Nokia. Parklane Circle, Emerald House, HOTELS Ground Floor, Shop No: 7, Sec-bad. Tel : 9949999940, 040-66313100 Hyatt Hyderabad Road No.2, IT Park, Gachibowli RA MOBILES Tel : 48481234. Repairs & Services for all smartphones, accessories available for ITC - Kakatiya all mobiles. G-7, Ground Floor, Begumpet, Devaki Chambers, Opp Hdfc bank, Tel : 23400132 / 40018183 Paradise circle, Secunderabad Tel: 8125606060, 040-66666551 Marriot
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Novotel
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Tank Bund, Tel : 66522999 / 27522999
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News Cafe
Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 40101234/35/36
The Club
Novotel Hicc Hitech city Tel: 66824422
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Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104
Golkonda
Near Osman Sagar Lake, Gandipet, Tel : 66047533
Lahari
Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350
Leonia
Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66465678, 23350744
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Inside Jalavihar, Necklace Road Tel : 67110978
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Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66255550
Bhojanam
Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills,
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Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 44767770 (www.inoxmovies.com)
PVR Cinemas
Hyderabad Central Mall, Punjagutta X Rd. Tel : 66621115 / 66621116 (www. pvrcinemas.com)
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Rd. No. 4, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66047626
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Tel : 23545578, 9666688168
Guffa
Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23298811/22
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Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67767111 / 112
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Rd. No. 92, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23558001 / 02
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Road No.10, Banjara Hills,
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Road No.1, Banjara Hills Tel : 66779933/9944
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Road No.1, Banjara Hills Tel : 66779933/9944
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Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66689666
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Chirag Ali Lane, Abids, Tel : 23203314
Paris de salon
Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183
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Rd. No.12, Banjara Hills, Tel : 64625500
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Know Your Fortune FORTUNE
- Tarot reading by Nupur Heda
PISCES
(February 19 - March 20)
The cards suggests that you will be turning lead into gold. We find your emotional life enhanced by a greater level of mutual compassion and understanding between you and one you love. Harmony settles within your closest relationships. As you attain a better balance between work and personal life, love flourishes and your instinctive creativity is re-energized. Career wise time is drawing close to grant a wish close to your heart. As this is pertinent to your career, what is it you most truly wish for? With the granting of this wish comes greater emolument for work done, or even money from a bequest or win is to come your way. That which is truly yours both by destiny and man-made justice is to come to you this month. You’ve become somewhat underwhelmed by something that once brought you great joy. A victory that will come your way in March will re-engage you with a circumstance that you’d thought had lost its spark for you. It’s with greater wisdom and clarity that you will approach the same issues from a different perspective.
ARIES
(March 21 - April 19) You will come to realize during the month of March that you simply have to do something about a relationship that’s causing you grief. As relations become more volatile, you will also find that an influx of money (or a situation that offers you alternative security) allows you to simply walk away from the scene of trouble. Ohh! Career-wise, you have really lost enthusiasm around your career and the nature of work on offer Aries. Financially, those successful actions you take in your sector of career will leave you feeling rather sensitive and vulnerable. You will have known in advance that there will be a downturn in income along with the changes you brought. That initial period of feeling financially bound will not last long. Have faith; money will come your way again fairly soon, as you re-engage with your career aspirations and find new happiness in your work. You will also find a certain satisfaction in a new depth of patience that allows you to rather enjoy the waiting while your endeavors mature.
TAURUS
(April 20 - May 20) The cards speak of turning away from the sorrows and problems of the past and treading on an entirely new path toward success and happiness. It’s a happier cosmic that will make you look back on this month’s advancements with gratitude. There’s been some trouble and quarrelling at your workplace in the recent past, but that will soon overcome. Although the card suggests that assistance with your finances will come your way from someone who loves you in the month of March. The lovers card in this sector has more to say about you gaining greater independence where money or income is concerned. There certainly is money coming to you, but it’s the gaining of security, independent of the circumstances or choices of others that will prove the greatest boon. You know Taurus, this month will see you becoming more and more foot loose and fancy free. You will find approaching changes exciting rather than disturbing. It will feel as if the sun is shining in your soul as well as in the sky. You know your material well-being is taken care of and will grow in accord with appropriate times and seasons and that new path you will be trading will be like a new lease of life.
GEMINI
(May 21 - June 20) March promises to be a mixed month for the twins and their emotional or relational life. You seem somehow stuck between the issues arising 78 MARCH, 2014
between a young and an older authoritative being. A journey or move away will be the solution. Your financial position, as well as your inner peace, will advance as a result. You need a period of seclusion, time alone away from work worries while you deal with events in your emotional life. Financially, after recent events that have swelled your bank balance somewhat, greater harmony settles upon you as you can make plans for a future, which is more suitable to your nature and spirit. You will overcome this and money will not be a problem for you. Overcoming the limitation that sits upon you where your lifestyle is concerned, is of major significance to your spiritual development at this point of time. Events occurring to and around you have a karmic genesis, designed to help you uncover that inner wisdom you own in order to make those necessary life changes spoken of in all the above sectors.
CANCER
(June 21 - July 22) You have had a recent disappointment about finances, which has left you quite worried about being able to provide for hearth, home and those you love. Relax, that what you have already set in action for financial gain, will in time supply that which you need to fulfil your responsibilities. All will look up from there, as renewal of financial hopes and wishes will be yours. What with those recent experiences spoken of in your sector of romance and relationship, you are understandably rather nervous about your career security and the attendant remuneration. The cards are telling you to take a wild chance with those creative ideas that have recently been emerging for you. The pursuit of those creative ideas advised in your sector of career will lead you to receiving advice from a person with credible experience in the field of finance as it pertains to your field of endeavor. Your spiritual lesson this month is in the getting of greater wisdom. Your initial response to obstructions in your financial or creative life tends to be anger. Heed the advice of that older, more experienced person who helps and guides you about financial matters.
LEO
(July 23 - August 22) After a period of celebration with loved ones, you will find yourself somewhat alone, possibly even lonely. You are missing certain people and yet it will become obvious this month that you need to gather your strength and put matters of financial planning above matters of sentiment. You may safely choose to undertake work that’s more attractive to you than it has been currently, but less remunerative than you could choose to undertake. Walking away from work, or aspects of your work, that have lost its appeal for you will serve your more holistic
VIRGO
(August 23 - September 22) Your emotional and relational wellbeing is very much enhanced by advancement in your financial or material state. March is a month wherein you can look forward to a win of some kind, perhaps even a bequest. There is a house move or purchase of real estate on the cards for many of you. As things run smoothly, harmony with a partner will be enhanced. Angel sees Virgo facing the termination of a dependency on an aspect of employment that has been particularly onerous to you. Even though these events will have an aspect of great relief for you, you may still feel rather nervous and vulnerable. Be joyous Virgo, these events are leading you towards your wishes concerning work to come true. Undertaking totally new career developments will be nothing less than a win for you. After finances are stable, even opulent, you will be embarking on a totally new path, leaving sorrows of the past behind. A journey will have relevant impact on your greater spiritual understanding.
LIBRA
(September 23 - October 22) There is a karmic element to events for Libra in March. In relation to an issue with a loved one that has been problematic for some while, this time a real decision can be made and justice will be done for all parties. You will be setting a confused life to order by a decision that is both honest and fair. A wish will soon come true. Angel sees you happily celebrating events in your career. It will feel as if you have been out of the flow of things for a while and are now right back in the mainstream. You have actually already done the groundwork for this advancement and will soon be seeing the rewards. There will be a rather sudden change in your financial status as the month progresses. This will likely have you rather worried, but just allow time to prove that you are actually closer than you imagine to your financial wishes coming true. It may involve undertaking up to three differing work avenues to form a solid income. The spiritual lesson here is about faith in providence. When one door closes it allows for another to open.
SCORPIO
(October 23 - November 21) Events of recent times have left you feeling rather raw and vulnerable. It’s time to find a way to withdraw from the flow of things and spend some time in gentle meditation and relaxation. There will be reason in March to go into battle mode to ensure that you maintain what is rightfully yours. Someone in authority in your work arena has taken a hard line that would affect you negatively. It’s your innate creativity that will give you the positive edge in this situation. You may well find your solution has you carrying a heavier burden of responsibility that you had expected, but that will prove very worthwhile. You have undertaken a whole new life path in recent times, leaving many sorrows of the past behind. Your hopes are certainly on the way to being fulfilled. Those recent events spoken of in your sector of romance and relationship have had a deep effect on your emotional and spiritual balance. It would be wise to seek some help in the healing of these imbalances. What is certain is that, with the necessary support, you will soon feel a renewal and regeneration settling upon your inner life.
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 - December 21) All is beauty and harmony within hearth and home, amongst you and your loved ones. Yet, there will be the opportunity to take a chance, a giant leap into the unknown where the heart is concerned and that chance will be well worth taking for all concerned. A partnership, dealing or friendship with a rather wonderful person, most likely with a strong overseas connection, will be the catalyst for that leap into the new and unknown that we spoke of in your sector of romance and relationship. So, it’s your career sector that instigates excellent opportunities that will have strong positive effects across all sectors of your life. It seems it’s your time to enjoy very healthy finances and what’s more to see that nest egg growing. Money attracts money, so whatever you are earning will be coupled with money coming your way without you earning it by your own labors. You will, under the auspices of events embraced in your career life, find new depths of creative ability as well as develop greater confidence in yourself.
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needs well, even if it means pulling in the belt a little. You will find you have to stand your ground when the decision arises to make changes that suit your soul nature better than past situations have. There will be those who will challenge, even obstruct your efforts to make these changes. Be incisive and unshakeable and soon you will see the growth of new positive possibilities that you hadn’t even imagined.
CAPRICORN
(December 22 - January 19) There are sorrows and emotional confusions and feelings of betrayal of the recent past that will be left far behind you as the month of March progresses. It will feel as if a great burden has been lifted as the powers of pure grace pour down on you, lifting your heart to joy. Under these beautiful rays of support, you will find out that you can confront any relational issues you need to change in a calm yet loving manner. You will celebrate a new inner freedom before the month is out. Angel sees you moving away from restrictions that have troubled your career in the past and with the help of friends or professional connections you will move forward to a situation of greater security and consistency. There will be something of a hiccup in your finances this month, Capricorn. Most likely it will be unexpected expenses eating into your safety net, but for some of you it will be someone trying to cheat you out of some money. This situation won’t have long term negative effects, but it will be well worth reading the small print in any documents you sign, or requiring written confirmation about fees to be charged for work done. Love with a capital L is applied to your acceptance of yourself as much as to those you feel love toward.
AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18) That which you have sown so shall you reap. You have sown much in the way of positive emotional giving to others over your life and this will stand you in good stead as an emotional journey of healing progresses for you this month. Since you have at least three avenues of professional interest, it seems that you’ll need to put at least one on the back burner in order to fully engage with a primary project. Choose the work that has least attraction and postpone it, even if this requires you to fight for the right of withdrawal. There is certainly money around you this month and into the future, Aquarius. Your most significant income is soon to be very much connected with travel or endeavors abroad. Make it your business to investigate the best ways to function around money matters in any country involved that might be foreign to you. Frankly, you are just exhausted and on many levels. Much has happened recently that has required you to be on the ball, managing many issues of concern without sufficient rest and release. Trust that this period of stress will pass and through these events much greater wisdom will be gained. Do make a practice of gifting yourself with some downtime alone each day to regenerate your spirits.
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